Was this an NHL game or an all-out UFC showdown? That’s the question buzzing all over after the absolute chaos that unfolded during the clash between Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals. But first, let’s talk about history in the making—Alex Ovechkin notched his 892nd career goal, creeping just three away from shattering Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL record. The moment was huge, but the Carolina Hurricanes weren’t about to let the night be all about Ovi. They steamrolled the Capitals 5-1, locking in their spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the seventh straight season. Jackson Blake lit up the scoreboard with two goals, Seth Jarvis dished out a goal and an assist, and Frederik Andersen stood tall with 20 saves.
Meanwhile, the Capitals had a rough night—Charlie Lindgren made 18 saves after stepping in for Logan Thompson, who exited early with an injury. The Canes dominated from the jump, stacking up goals quickly. By the time Ovechkin finally found the net late in the second period, Carolina had already built a mountain too steep to climb. But let’s be real, that’s not what had fans fuming. No, the real drama came when things got heated—so heated that it had people wondering if a suspension was on the horizon.
Reddit’s hockey corner was on fire when a subreddit dropped a video with the caption, “Chatfield throws McMichael to the ice.” The clip showed Carolina Hurricanes’ Jalen Chatfield locking onto Washington Capitals’ Connor McMichael like a pro-wrestler, grabbing him by the collar, and—boom!—sending him crashing down with a move straight out of a WWE highlight reel.
With his feet hooked behind McMichael’s, Chatfield delivered a textbook slam dunk, but instead of a hardwood court, McMichael got a one-way ticket to the unforgiving icy floor. Ouch. That one had to sting. And now? The internet is losing it. Fans aren’t just talking about the hit—they’re demanding action and social media is flooded with one word: suspension.
One fan jumped into the chaos, dropping their take with, “Super dangerous play. Leg out for the trip on top of that, without a helmet on. Should be a suspension.” That wasn’t just your standard scuffle—it was a full-on takedown, and without a helmet? That’s a bold recipe for disaster. Now, here’s where things get extra interesting. According to Hockey Calgary, messing with helmets—whether it’s yanking off your own gear, tossing someone else’s, or just letting a helmet go flying—can absolutely land a player in hot water. We’re talking a minimum one-game suspension.
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