Sports Wild’s Matt Dumba, the first NHL play to kneel during national anthem, will now raise his fist August 3, 2020August 3, 2020Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAYComments Off on Wild’s Matt Dumba, the first NHL play to kneel during national anthem, will now raise his fist The first NHL player to kneel, Matt Dumba of the Wild says he didn't mean any disrespect with his actions on Saturday, but will continue protesting.