Washington head coach explained the reason for Ovechkin’s unsuccessful play in the playoffs
Jets defenseman Nate Schmidt fired a shot on goal that hit Namestnikov. As a result, the Russian fell on the ice, received assistance for a long time, and then was taken out of the site.
Afterward, Winnipeg head coach Rick Bowness said the forward was taken to hospital. At the same time, the specialist did not say anything about the condition of the attacker.
The match itself ended with a victory for Colorado with a score of 5:1. The American club leads the series 3-1.
Source: Sport

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