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Kings Fan Spat on 10-Year-Old Cancer Patient and Oilers Superfan

  • A 10-year-old girl, Cecily Eklund, was attending an LA Kings vs. Edmonton Oilers playoff game as a guest of Oiler Evander Kane and a cancer charity
  • Eklund was wearing an Oilers jersey when a Kings fan allegedly spat on her.
  • Kane called the incident “gross and completely unacceptable” and urged kindness from fans.
  • Despite the incident, Kings fans have donated thousands to Eklund’s charity.
  • Eklund will sell charity bracelets at Tuesday’s pivotal Game 5 in Edmonton which is tied 2-2.
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