NYR VS WASDid You See That: Alex Ovechkin's hit on Dan Girardi
By Justin Piercy
Posted: Saturday, May 5, 2012 | 01:58 PM
Categories: NYR VS WAS, New York Rangers, Second Round, Washington Capitals
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Alex Ovechkin figured out a way to keep the Rangers' Dan Girardi from shadowing him. Too bad for the Capitals it was because the Washington sniper was in the penalty box after his leaping hit drew a charging call.After our unofficial review, these are the facts:
1. The puck was between both players
2. They saw each other and both braced for impact
3. Ovechkin left his feet to deliver his hit while Girardi leaned in with his shoulder.
What do you think - will this hit be officially reviewed by the NHL?
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Justin Piercy
Originally from Fredericton, NB, Justin has worked in newsrooms for Astral Media Radio, Brunswick News Inc., the Toronto Star and CTV. But now he's here at CBCSports.ca to report on the sports you care about while also showing you stuff from the internet he thinks you might like.
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