Maybe some of the dislike started with all the media hype, but there should be little doubt that the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals have taken the hate from there. The NHL will determine if two manifestations of that distaste will result in suspensions on Monday.
Alex Ovechkin will discuss this hit on Zbynek Michalek in the afternoon:
Michalek might already be in a bad mood by the time that decision comes, however, as he’ll hear from the NHL for his check on Matt Hendricks in the morning.