NHL Player Cole Koepke Adopts Neck Guard Following Adam Johnson's Death

Koepke's decision comes in the wake of Johnson's fatal neck injury, sparking a reevaluation of safety regulations in the sport.

Cole Koepke, a left wing for the Tampa Bay Lightning, has started wearing a turtleneck-style neck guard following the death of Adam Johnson, a former Pittsburgh Penguins player.
Johnson died as a result of a neck injury caused by a skate blade during a game in Britain.
The NHL does not mandate the use of neck guards, but Koepke is the first Lightning player to use the equipment.
Johnson's teammate on the Nottingham Panthers also wore neck protection in their first game following Johnson's death.
Koepke believes that more players will opt for the additional neck protection over time.