The second-round playoff series between the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins is tied at one game apiece, but the Capitals will be without some depth for the next three contests.
According to NHL Player Safety, defenseman Brooks Orpik was suspended Sunday for three games because of interference on the Penguins’ Olli Maatta.
Orpik’s hit came during Saturday’s Game 2 a mere 4:13 into the first period. He received a two-minute interference penalty during Pittsburgh’s 2-1 win but did not escape further punishment Sunday.
NHL.com released a video with the suspension decision showing the play and explaining the rationale behind the punishment. The video described it as a “late hit” with “significant head contact” and pointed out it came a “full second” after Maatta had released the shot. The video also said Maatta was “not eligible to be checked on this play”:
Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan discussed the play, per the Associated Press (via ESPN.com): “I thought it was a late ...
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