Overview

• The NHL Department of Player Safety is expected to review Jalen Chatfield's takedown of Connor McMichael during the Hurricanes' 5-1 win over the Capitals.
• Fans and analysts have criticized the takedown as dangerous, especially since McMichael was helmet-less at the time, and are calling for a suspension.
• The game saw 142 combined penalty minutes, including two fights and multiple misconducts, highlighting escalating physicality in the sport.
• Alex Ovechkin scored his 892nd career goal, bringing him closer to Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL record of 894 goals.
• The Hurricanes secured their seventh consecutive playoff berth with the win, led by standout performances from Jackson Blake and Frederik Andersen.