{"id":437774,"date":"2026-01-31T08:47:26","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T08:47:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/437774\/"},"modified":"2026-01-31T08:47:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T08:47:26","slug":"alex-ovechkin-facing-conceivable-discipline-after-controversial-hit-on-red-wings-forward","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/437774\/","title":{"rendered":"Alex Ovechkin facing conceivable discipline after controversial hit on Red Wings forward"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Photo credit: Screenshot\/X.com<\/p>\n

The Detroit Red Wings’ own Elmer Soderblom was laid out in a monstrous hit from Alex Ovechkin: he could be facing discipline for the reckless hit.<\/p>\n

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin may be facing discipline in the near future after his monstrous hit on the Detroit Red Wings’ Elmer Soderblom.<\/p>\n

The veteran forward made his presence known, laying the boom on the 6-foot-8 Soderblom, who had just passed the puck. While Soderblom had his back turned, Ovechkin laid into him and looked to have cross-checked him on his back.<\/p>\n

While a physical presence is always appreciated in a battle of wills, the Capitals and Ovechkin might have to pay a handsome price, depending upon how George Parros and the Department of Player Safety judge the hit after all is said and done.<\/p>\n

Parros should treat him as a repeat offender.<\/p>\n

What kind of discipline will Alex Ovechkin face for his crushing hit on the Detroit Red Wings’ Elmer Soderblom?<\/p>\n

Alex Ovechkin is a complete player. Offering not only scoring prowess but an old-school physical style of play that coaches and general managers love.<\/p>\n

This injustice shouldn’t go unanswered by the DOPS, though, as his reckless hit happened after Soderblom parted with the puck.<\/p>\n

It should’ve been a minor penalty to start the process of discipline down the road, but for now, it appears they’re letting Ovechkin run free to help hype up the Capitals bench tonight.<\/p>\n

It’s near the end of the 2nd, and the Red Wings and Capitals are tied 1-1.<\/p>\n

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Alex Ovechkin facing conceivable discipline after controversial hit on Red Wings forward<\/p>\n

Will forward Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals face discipline for his controversial hit on forward Elmer Soderblom of the Detroit Red Wings?<\/p>\n

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