Alex Ovechkin Has A MASSIVE Hit For Erik Karlsson

Alex Ovechkin welcomed Erik Karlsson to the Penguins and Capitals' rivalry with a massive hit!

Ovechkin Hits Karlsson

In the middle of the second period of tonight's game between the Penguins and the Capitals, Alex Ovechkin tried to get his team fired up with this massive hit on Erik Karlsson.

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Alex Ovechkin just CRANKED Erik Karlsson

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Alex Ovechkin out of nowhere to hit Erik Karlsson hard at center ice

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Ovechkin lowers the boom on Erik Karlsson. 💥

Thankfully both players were no worse for wear and they were able to continue playing.

Karlsson was playing in his second game as a Penguin after being traded from the Sharks to the Penguins in a massive three-team trade last offseason.

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