Jean-Gabriel Pageau returned to the game, but the Islanders were still unhappy with Alex Ovechkin’s second-period hit to the center’s head.
, but the Islanders were still unhappy with Alex Ovechkin’s second-period hit to the center’s head that led to him needing to be helped off the ice.4-3 overtime loss on Monday night at UBS Arena
With Pageau playing the puck in the corner after an unsuccessful Capitals power play, Ovechkin took his shoulder to Pageau’s head from behind, sending the Islanders center’s head into the glass before Pageau crumpled to the ice. He struggled to stand straight after getting up, needing help from teammate Noah Dobson and a trainer to get off the ice.
“Obviously when you’re vulnerable like that, those are dangerous,” Dobson said. “It’s good to see him come back and be OK.” The Islanders have already dealt with myriad injuries this season, including suspected concussions to Kyle Palmieri following a hit by Nick Ritchie of the Coyotes and Adam Pelech, the latter following a hit into the boards by Robert Bortuzzo of the Blues. Both of those players are still on injured reserve, as is Oliver Wahlstrom.Lambert shot down the notion that his team hasn’t had enough of a response to those hits following Monday’s game.
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