Blue Jackets' Calvert given match penalty for butt-ending Ovechkin
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Matt Calvert was ejected and assessed a match penalty for butt-ending Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin at the end of the first period of Monday's matchup between the two division rivals. Here's a look at the play:
Matt Calvert ejected after delivering the butt-end of his stick to the face of Ovechkin.
- NBC Sports Capitals (@NBCSCapitals) February 27, 2018
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Though Ovechkin did draw blood, he remained in the game, and was seen exchanging some words with the Blue Jackets' bench to begin the second period.
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Last year during the playoffs, Calvert was suspended one game for cross-checking Pittsburgh Penguins forward Tom Kuhnhackl, so it's possible he could face supplemental discipline for his most recent action.
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