P.K. Subban’s fashion choice distracted viewers during ESPN’s NHL playoff coverage on Sunday. The former defenseman wore oversized wide-leg pants while working as an analyst. His attire quickly became a major topic on social media.
Social media personality Rob Gucci commented on the pants in a viral post. He wrote you could park a Chevy Suburban in each pant leg. Gucci called the look insane.
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy also commented on the pants. He posted a sarcastic remark about them being totally normal. Portnoy told Subban to find a new slant.
Subban directly replied to Dave Portnoy’s tweet about his pants. He enthusiastically wrote ‘F–king rights Dave! Wooo!’. Subban offered to let Portnoy borrow them anytime.
The former NHL player is known for his eccentric fashion style. He paired the notable pants with a black long-sleeve fitted shirt. Subban also posted Instagram videos of his live game reactions.
Subban was part of an ESPN doubleheader for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The games featured the Boston Bruins versus the Buffalo Sabres. The other matchup was the Utah Mammoth against the Vegas Golden Knights.
The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Boston Bruins in a 4-3 thriller. The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Utah Mammoth 4-2. These were the opening games of the best-of-seven first-round series.
Several storylines are present across this year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs. Buffalo is in the postseason for the first time since 2011. Utah is making its first-ever postseason appearance after joining the NHL in 2024.
The Boston Bruins are making their 16th postseason appearance in 20 years. The Vegas Golden Knights make their eighth postseason appearance in nine seasons. This marks a significant period of success for both franchises.
For the first time in NHL history, three specific teams all missed the playoffs. The New York Rangers, New York Islanders, and New Jersey Devils all failed to qualify. This had never happened in the same year before.
Since the New Jersey Devils entered the league in 1982, one local team always qualified. At least one of the three New York-area teams participated in each postseason. That streak has now been broken in the 2026 playoffs.
