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Senators’ Hayden Hodgson ejected after delivering massive hit

Hodgson didn't hold back on a massive hit against Los Angeles Kings defenceman Brandt Clarke, earning a five-minute major penalty on the play.

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 4:02 AM
Senators’ Hayden Hodgson ejected after delivering massive hit
Key Things to Know
  • Hayden Hodgson received a five-minute major and game misconduct for a hit on Brandt Clarke.
  • The Ottawa Senators forward potentially faces an NHL suspension following the dangerous collision.
  • Ottawa was reduced to 10 forwards after Andre Burakovsky exited with a first-period injury.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Ottawa Senators forward Hayden Hodgson was ejected from a game against the Los Angeles Kings after delivering a heavy hit on defenseman Brandt Clarke. Officials assessed Hodgson a five-minute major penalty for boarding alongside a game misconduct. Spencer Lazary argues that Hodgson is extremely likely to face a suspension from the league due to the dangerous nature of the play.

The ejection left Ottawa with just 10 forwards after Andre Burakovsky had already exited the contest due to a first-period injury. Facing a 5-1 deficit, the Senators struggled to stay in contention, with the loss marking their first consecutive defeats of the season.

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