Rangers' Georgiev to auction off MLK mask for charity

TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 01: Alexandar Georgiev #40 of the New York Rangers stretches in warm-ups prior to the game against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game One of the Eastern Conference Qualification Round prior to the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 1, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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New York Rangers goaltender Alexandar Georgiev has unveiled a new mask for the NHL playoffs, which he'll be auctioning off to support families of color.

The mask features an image of civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. and an excerpt from his iconic "I have a dream" speech, along with Lady Liberty to represent New York City.

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You can own this mask that I will use during the playoffs by bidding in an auction that is live until August 4. Proceeds will go to charities supporting kids and families of color struggling with poverty! Link in the bio. #noracism #MLK #mlkquotes #BLM

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Bidding on the mask is currently at $2,750. Proceeds from the sale will benefit several New York-based organizations that work with Madison Square Garden's Garden of Dreams Foundation.