In the second period of Friday’s game against the Montreal Canadiens, Caps captain Alex Ovechkin positively flattened left wing Jonathan Drouin.
It’s one of Ovi’s biggest hits of his career.
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Drouin cut to the middle of the ice as Ovechkin came from the opposite direction with speed. The collision — which appeared to mostly into Drouin’s shoulder — was massive.
SMOKED. pic.twitter.com/9eMP5QD0K3
— NBC Sports Capitals (@NBCSCapitals) November 16, 2019
Goodness gracious.
Another look at the Ovechkin hit on Drouin pic.twitter.com/wKqm1VC03Q
— Ian Oland (@ianoland) November 16, 2019
The Habs forward left the ice and retreated to the locker room. Ovechkin seemed to have an animated conversation with the officials, but he was not penalized.
What Gene said.
240 plus lbs landing on your head and shoulders too!!!!! Ouch!
— Gene Wu (@TheWuWu) November 16, 2019
After the game, this is what Ovi had to say about the hit.
Ovi on his hit on Drouin:
"It's hockey… it's not a ballet." pic.twitter.com/6pblNCBijD— NBC Sports Capitals (@NBCSCapitals) November 16, 2019
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