Russian attacker Alexander Ovechkin took part in a massive brawl during an NHL preseason game withColumbus “
Washington lost at home to Columbus with a score of 2:4. Ovechkin concluded “Capitals » the striker who scored the club’s second goal from the American capital midway through the second half
Late in the second period, Washington forward TJ Oshie met visiting forward Adam Fantilli with a powerful move near the boards. Columbus hockey players tried to take revenge on Osha, but Ovechkin defended his partner and dragged Columbus center Boone Jenner to the protective glass, taking the Canadian by the neck. The result of the massive brawl was the withdrawal of Ovechkin and visiting Canadian defenseman Erik Gudbranson.
In the third period, Columbus scored three times and earned a willing victory.
Ovechkin turned 38 on September 17. The Russian scored 822 goals in regular NHL championship matches, with Wayne Gretzky being the leader in this indicator, scoring 894 goals.
The new NHL season begins on October 10.
Source : MatchTV
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