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SEE IT: Capitals’ TJ Oshie Levels No. 3 Pick Adam Fantilli
Washington Capitals winger TJ Oshie didn’t use words to welcome Columbus’ Adam Fantilli to the NHL.
Oshie found the No. 3 overall pick in June’s draft on the ice Saturday, leveling him in the final minutes of the second period and sending Fantilli’s stick flying.
welcome to the league, rook pic.twitter.com/vezw2w6I4q
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) October 8, 2023
A skirmish occurring after the collision resulted in Alex Ovechkin and Blue Jackets defenseman Erik Gudbranson each collecting roughing penalties.
#ALLCAPS little scrum after the Oshie hit on Fantilli…. pic.twitter.com/uR9SZ5ZOfC
— Capitals Replays (@capsreplays) October 8, 2023
Then, in the final seconds of the period, Tom Wilson and Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner battled, resulting in Wilson earning a roughing penalty and Jenner collecting an unsportsmanlike penalty.
#ALLCAPS Jenner late stick tap on Kuemper's glove.
Wilson intervenes pic.twitter.com/CJCYEpcT0D— Capitals Replays (@capsreplays) October 8, 2023
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