Dmitry Orlov to have hearing with Department of Player Safety for kneeing Nikolaj Ehlers
Washington Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov will have a hearing with the NHL’s Department of Player Safety for kneeing Nikolaj Ehlers. Players that have hearings with DoPS can be fined or suspended for up to four games.
“The following grounds are being considered for supplemental discipline: kneeing,” DoPS writes on NHL.com. “However, the Department of Player Safety retains the right to make adjustments to the infraction upon review.”
The play occurred late in the third period of the Capitals’ 4-3 overtime win against the Winnipeg Jets,
By Ian Oland 1 year ago
