Alex Ovechkin now facing potential major suspension after blindside hit on Jake Evans
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Canadiens fans are calling for the NHL to take action on Washington Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin for his hit on Jake Evans in Game 4 on Sunday at the Bell Centre in Montreal.
The Washington Capitals spoiled Game 4 for the Montreal Canadiens who were soaking in their roaring crowd at the Bell Centre on Sunday night, in hopes to tie the best of seven series up at 2-2.
A 5-2 loss now has them heading back to Washington and facing elimination, but their biggest loss may have come with the injury of a forward.
Alex Ovechkin throws crushing hit on Jake Evans
In the second period of play, Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin was given a two-minute minor for interference after throwing a high hit on Jake Evans, who has a history of concussions, but many believe that the two-minute call wasn't enough.
Two affiliated NHL reporters, Marc D'Amico and Stu Cowan, wasted zero time before voicing their displeasure across social media.
That is head contact on Jake Evans from Alexander Ovechkin.
By the rulebook, that's a major.
The confusion persists.
By the rulebook, that's a major.
The confusion persists.
What a brutal head shot by Alex Ovechkin on #Habs Jake Evans, who has a history of concussions.
We have witnessed several controversial calls throughout this year's Stanley Cup Playoffs and according to Canadiens fans, this is yet another one and a suspension should be handed out.
At the very least this should have been a five-minute major penalty, which would've ultimately drew the attention of the NHL Department of Player Safety.
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