Overview

• The harmonica class from the Korea-Town Senior & Community Center performed the U.S. national anthem before both Game 1 and Game 2 of the Kings-Oilers playoff series.
• Their Game 2 performance, featuring Kings sweaters, followed rumors of a potential absence due to rest but was confirmed after last-minute negotiations.
• The Kings now lead the series 2–0, with both victories coinciding with the group's performances, fueling fan speculation about their role as a good-luck charm.
• The group's March debut during 'K-Town Night' marked the NHL's first cultural showcase of its kind, reflecting the league's diversity efforts.
• Fan reactions to the harmonica renditions have ranged from widespread admiration to criticism over non-traditional anthem presentations.