Orpik had a hearing Sunday with the NHL’s department of player safety about the incident.
During the game, Opik was given a minor penalty for interference on the play 4:13 into the first period
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Sunday, May 1, 2016
Capitals' Brooks Orpik suspended three games for hit on Olli Maatta
"The Neutral Zone" Staff Report
Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik has been suspended for three games for his hit on Pittsburgh Penguins forward Olli Maatta in Game 2 of the two teams' second-round playoff series on Saturday.
Orpik had a hearing Sunday with the NHL’s department of player safety about the incident.
During the game, Opik was given a minor penalty for interference on the play 4:13 into the first period
Orpik had a hearing Sunday with the NHL’s department of player safety about the incident.
During the game, Opik was given a minor penalty for interference on the play 4:13 into the first period
Capitals' Orpik to have Player Safety hearing
Statement from the NHL.
Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Sunday for interference on Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Olli Maatta.
The incident occurred 4:13 into the first period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Second Round at Verizon Center on Saturday when Orpik appeared to make contact with Maatta's head. Maatta was helped off the ice and did not return.
Orpik received a two-minute minor penalty for interference.
The Penguins won 2-1 to even the best-of-7 series 1-1. Game 3 is at Consol Energy Center on Monday (8 p.m. ET; NBCSN, CBC, TVA Sports).
The following grounds are being considered for supplemental discipline: interference. However, the Department of Player Safety retains the right to make adjustments to the infraction upon review.
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Capitals D Orpik to miss Game 4 against Flyers
"The Neutral Zone" Staff Report
Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik will not play in Game 4 of their first-round Eastern Conference series against the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night due to suffering an upper-body injury in Game 3 on Monday.
Orpik suffered the injury in the second period of the Capitals' 6-1 win and did not return after being checked into the boards by Flyers forward Ryan White.
Capitals head coach Barry Trotz said he has confidence in the defense of his team.
"We're really deep at that position," Trotz said after the Capitals' practice on Tuesday. "So that's an area that's a strength for our team."
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| Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik will miss Game 4 of Round one against the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday. |
Orpik suffered the injury in the second period of the Capitals' 6-1 win and did not return after being checked into the boards by Flyers forward Ryan White.
Capitals head coach Barry Trotz said he has confidence in the defense of his team.
"We're really deep at that position," Trotz said after the Capitals' practice on Tuesday. "So that's an area that's a strength for our team."
Capitals D Brooks Orpik injured in Game 3 against Flyers
PHILADELPHIA -- Washington Capitals veteran defenseman Brooks Orpik suffered an upper-body injury during the second period of the Capitals' 6-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday in Game 3 of the two teams' Round one playoff series
Orpik suffered the injury at 11:59 of the second period and did not return after being checked into the boards by Flyers' forward Ryan White.
Capitals coach Barry Trotz said Orpik will be reevaluated Tuesday.
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