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Video: Orpik penalized after catching Maatta with late, high hit

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Brooks Orpik is given a minor interference penalty for a late, high hit on Olli Maatta. Maatta was assisted to the bench for evaluation.

The Pittsburgh Penguins were without defenseman Olli Maatta for most of the first period of Game 2 after he was on the receiving end of a high, late hit from Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik.

The hit occurred early in the first period, well after Maatta had gotten rid of the puck on a rush into the Washington zone.

Maatta, who nearly fell over as he tried to stand back up, was in obvious distress as he went to the dressing room. Orpik was given a minor penalty for interference on the play.