Alex Ovechkin Levels Erik Karlsson With a Big, Open-Ice Hit

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Matt Garland
October 14, 2023 (8:06)

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On Friday night the Washington Capitals were opening their regular season against their division rival Pittsburgh Penguins. This would be defenceman Erik Karlsson's introduction to the also two decades long Crosby Ovechkin battle.

Washington captain Alex Ovechkin made his presence known in the physical department, drilling Pittsburgh newcomer Erik Karlsson with a hard, open-ice hit.

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OCTOBRE 14 \| 75 ANSWERS Alex Ovechkin Levels Erik Karlsson With a Big, Open-Ice Hit Which team is making the playoffs?
Washington Capitals	11	14.7 %
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Both are making it	22	29.3 %
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Alex Ovechkin Levels Erik Karlsson With a Big, Open-Ice Hit

On Friday night the Washington Capitals were opening their regular season against their division rival Pittsburgh Penguins. This would be defenceman Erik Karlsson's introduction to the also two decades long Crosby Ovechkin battle.

Which team is making the playoffs?