ANAHEIM -- Devante Smith-Pelly of the Washington Capitals met NHL pioneer Willie O'Ree for the first time Tuesday, and said they discussed the Feb. 17 incident when Chicago Blackhawks fans used racist taunts against Smith-Pelly during a game at United Center in Chicago.
Smith-Pelly meets O'Ree before Capitals game
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