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See it: Capitals’ TJ Oshie Levels No. 2 Pick Adam Fantilli

Originally posted on Washington Hockey Now
By Jared Serre | Last updated 10/7/23

Washington Capitals winger TJ Oshie didn’t use words to welcome Columbus’ Adam Fantilli to the NHL.

Oshie found the No. 2 overall pick in June’s draft on the ice Saturday, leveling him in the final minutes of the second period and sending Fantilli’s stick flying.

welcome to the league, rook pic.twitter.com/vezw2w6I4q

— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) October 8, 2023

A skirmish occurring after the collision resulted in Alex Ovechkin and Blue Jackets defenseman Erik Gudbranson each collecting roughing penalties.

#ALLCAPS little scrum after the Oshie hit on Fantilli…. pic.twitter.com/uR9SZ5ZOfC

— Capitals Replays (@capsreplays) October 8, 2023

Then, in the final seconds of the period, Tom Wilson and Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner battled, resulting in Wilson earning a roughing penalty and Jenner collecting an unsportsmanlike penalty.