Ottawa Senators forward Hayden Hodgson is suspended for two games after being penalized for a charging and boarding hit on Los Angeles Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke. The NHL’s Department of Player Safety announces the suspension following a disciplinary hearing.
Outlets describe the incident as occurring late in a game in which the Kings won 6-5 in overtime, and they note that Hodgson is ejected from the match. Some coverage also references the type of penalties issued during the game, including that Hodgson receives a game misconduct and a major penalty for boarding.
Several reports frame the follow-up to the hit around the league’s process and timing, with one outlet specifically focusing on Hodgson expecting a call from player safety after Clarke’s head hit. Overall, the reporting is aligned on the suspension length, the player involved, the league body responsible, and the basic nature of the infraction.
