Can't Blame Alex Ovechkin For Knocking Out Andrei Svechnikov After Getting Challenged | Tim and Sid

[@renter9409]

There is video of Ovi taking a slap shot to the face and barely blinking. Why would anyone fight that man?

[@linusjohansson6641]

😂😂

[@sidthekid7043]

if it was a slapshot he would blink A LOT

[@cokekola8477]

If I recall the visor kind of deflected/cushioned it. He’s tough as heck, but that won’t stop a broken face.

[@Nygge1982]

A slapshot to the face on Ovi just results in 01001001111 beep beep rebooting system and then 3 second later he is fit for fight again.

[@syncmonism]

In Ovi's very first NHL shift, he legally body checked someone and broke the glass! XD That one time he took a bad hit and lost a bunch of teeth, he went on to score something like 4 goals and win the game. He's also scored arguably the most beautiful finesse goals anyone has ever scored in the history of the sport. One of the best physical players of all time, but also one of the best finesse players of all time. There's never been anybody like Ovechkin. He's like an upgraded version of the old-school hockey stars like Howe, Clarke, or Richard. We've seen some other great players who combine great size and physical play with skill and finesse, like Jagr or Lemieux, but none of those other top 10 guys were quite so extreme in their physical play as Ovechkin is! He's a monster! O_O

[@pdvasyan1241]

as being russian, its easy to read the lips of svech. He exactly says "come on" 2x times to Ovy before they start to fight

[@jaromeiginla7002]

yeah.. he said "Davai" twice... poor kid brought it on himself...

[@dugger1536]

In Russia do not understand why Svechnikov did it. But all understand that Svechnikov this asked! They say that maybe it was the coach! In Russia say so "Beat friends, to enemies feared" - not a literal translation

[@nailshafikov4517]

play off - time for animal instinct... Carolina coach stupid bastard

[@johncapone8843]

@@jaromeiginla7002 in Russian accent kid says. Ovi it would be great honor for you to permantley tatoo your knuckles to my jaw, I will never was my face again!

[@andreinybakken9252]

@@dugger1536 Вот, конечно! Тренер Brind'amour дополнительно велел Свечникову: "sweep the leg"😄

[@LomanLawson]

getting knocked out? yup, bad. getting into your first NHL fight with most likely your idol growing up, THE idiol for Russian hockey and one of the best players in the game, trying to show your team you have what it takes? HE WANTED IT. just sucks might not have realized what he asked for.

[@outoftheirskulls5676]

Your commentary, pretty much sums it up.

[@RamsayboltonSnow]

Sleuth ovi could be his dad almost

[@staghead8710]

Haha

[@Romanchelli]

No way they met back in russia... Think, please. Ovi was in nhl before this kid went to play minor hockey.

[@codinginzen8793]

@@Romanchelli ehem world cup team ehem

[@camelcase9225]

I mean...it's hockey. That's a possibility in every fight.

[@justinstreet2223]

camelCase I agree. This was entirely fair as the rookie asked for it. If ovie attacked him for no reason then that would be a different story

[@justin57153]

Fair fight. Both players wait for agreement and then it happens. Why is the coach pissed that Ovi drops his gloves first?? That's a veteran move and gave the kid a free lesson. When you agree to a fight if you get your gloves off first there is an advantage. This generation is soft as hell.

[@chriscampbell3279]

Ovi did exactly what an all-star player should do. He could have caught one to the chin as well. They both chose haymaker exchange instead of grappling. Totally fair and totally hockey

[@andreinybakken9252]

Ironically, this is a lot better than most fights the last few years, by essentially two non-fighters. Massive respect to both of them✊ #makehockeygreatagain

[@melvynobrien6193]

I hope he gets a payback from a MAN, the next game. Ovechkin is a COWARD.

[@chriscampbell3279]

@@melvynobrien6193 Are u on or off meds?

[@ivanboesky1520]

Yeah, as if an internet geek like you Cambell’s Soup would know. LOL

[@user-yi9hz3or2t]

@@melvynobrien6193 L how was he a coward for that

[@mikespeed1089]

Im just glad looking around comment sections 95% of people realize all this is an overreaction to the result

[@JWHerdy]

if the kid wants to fight. somebody should teach him how to throw

[@123sambryant]

People under react most of the time to head injuries..

[@falconeaterf15]

Canes win two straight after the fight. If the win the series, Ovi wins fight, but loses war. Never give the other team something to rally around. Especially if they're the underdog.

[@falconeaterf15]

mike fields 95% of people are ignorant coach potatos.

[@ivanboesky1520]

Yeah including you falconeater loser. LOL

[@rivahkillah]

Ovi dropped his gloves first, but he didn't start swinging until Svechnikov had taken off his gloves. You can't complain when you're slashing at a guy behind the play and then he initiates a fight.

[@dancegaming4463]

Where the glove droppin from ovo when its people his size or bigger? Ovis a puss puss and runs to wilson for those

[@VeggieTart]

Maybe, but Svech got a few swats at Ovi before dropping his gloves.

[@rivahkillah]

@@VeggieTart Really not sure what your point is. My point is, that Ovi didn't jump Svechnikov since he waited for Svechnikov to drop his gloves before punching him. The other point is that Svechnikov was a willing participant, so anybody complaining about Ovi smashing him should ram a hockey stick down their own throats.

[@CrAfterKiDz00]

You're completely right, the kid also dropped his stick the exact time ovi did but he didnt throw the gloves off in the exact time ovi did as well

[@kevinfunk83]

Dance Gaming no one ever goes to Ovi to fight in the first place!! Except 19 year old kids apparently. Dumbest comment I’ve ever read calling O a puss puss!!

[@marcwright9554]

the kid under estimated the old bull lol , the bull took him for a ride , both deserve respect for the true passion of entertainment lol

[@pekestyxx6674]

Marc Wright mess with the bull you get the horns.

[@playlistiphone8743]

What gets me is that this kid doesn't fight at all so what does he know about measuring another player's toughness? He wanted to show up his idol and it back fired.

[@annamartinez4200]

Win lose or draw he got down with a more experienced man who outweighs him by exactly 51 pounds and is two inches taller

[@annamartinez4200]

@@pekestyxx6674 The tail*

[@wizzard9058]

There’s a Reason Crosby hasn’t Dropped gloves with Ovi!!! Both are good but at physicality Ovi is untouchable (especially when pissed)

[@kennycai8695]

I call hypocrisy with some of the remarks made about Ovechkin. If someone like Malkin had done that, it would have been "yeah, show the rookie who's boss". People can be very judgmental to certain players cause of the colors they wear on their jerseys.

[@robertstroud7561]

I HATE Ovechkin.. because he's a Cap. Same with Crosby, same with Malkin, same with any other great player not wearing Sabres blue and gold! I'm not an Ovechkin "fan" but he did the right thing here. And he is a great hockey player.

[@caleb8002]

You play with the bull, you get the tail

[@dcnole]

Also should be mentioned that it's not like Ovechkin is some sort of seasoned fighter. This was his 4th fight in over 1200 games (reg and post season combined), and his first since December 2010.

[@dadmybest_edc]

Every professional sport in the US has gone soft...please don’t try and turn the NHL...this was asked for...suck it up...and get back on the ice. Few years from now the kid needs to thank 8 for making him a man!

[@melvynobrien6193]

Get back on the ice with a concussion? Moron.

[@dadmybest_edc]

mel obrien did I say right away? I know how concussion protocol works ass hat...the kid will eventually get back on the ice and be a stronger player thanks to Ovi. Sorry I didn’t spell it out for you. Next time I’ll draw ya a picture.

[@rosss4038]

Yeah, Mel is pretty butt hurt about this.

[@dmoney8282]

It was a despicable move by ovi, 3 butt ends are what started that fight not the kid saying "let's go" Ovi wanted a fight and went after a kid half his age and under developed, if he really wanted a momentum swinging fight he should have fought full grown man Hopefully the kid puts on 20 lbs of muscle and gives ovi a real thank you next year

[@fredlewis1354]

@@dmoney8282 yeah I'm pretty sure he'll be trying to stay away from Ovi from now on

[@joshuwha]

As soon as the kid shakes his head yes. He shouldve dropped first instead of waiting. He was asked he answered. He paid the price and lost for not "cobra kai'ing" strike first strike hard....😉😉 Less than a week!

[@Ironclad6661]

Speaking of which season 2 drops this Wednesday for Cobra Kai.

[@BOOSETO]

Gotta love all these "I never laced up skates and only watch the playoffs" fans. You drop your gloves, you open yourself up to catch a beat down. Simple as that. This young kid made the mistake of picking a fight with Ovi. Only person who should be criticized is that foolish boy.

[@The_Card_Magician]

Let’s spin this. What if ovi got knocked out? No one would be sticking up for the great 8

[@playlistiphone8743]

Nope, they would be saying he got knocked out by a 19 year old

[@boomboombilly342]

No such thing as kids in the nhl. Just another player running his mouth.

[@playlistiphone8743]

Good point; People will only bring up the age if they're the one laid out on the ice.

[@weakestlink20]

It does not matter how old Svechnikov is. He asked for the fight, and he got it. Props to him for willing to stand up for himself against a guy in a higher weight class. Ovechkin dropping the gloves first, when Svechnikov asked for the fight, is more just Svechnkov being slow to the draw. Svechnikov had a chance to get some punches in, so the whole he dropped first thing is inconsequential. Brind'Amor needs to cut it out with that whole sick shpeal. People fight, and sometimes, the end result isn't pretty. He should be happy that a) Svechnikov is willing to go up against people like Ovechkin, and b) Svechnikov isn't going after some 4th liner goon, he's going after one of the league's best scorers. It doesn't matter if Svechnikov isn't a fighter. If you're gonna ask for the fight, be prepared to get a response, and be ready for it to go south. You don't get special treatment in the NHL, far from it. It is ridiculous for Brind'Amor to expect Ovechkin to ease up on him because he's just a kid and he doesn't know how to fight, especially in the playoffs no less. Some players will be dicks and play like absolute slime balls. You can't cry foul at this. The end result is ugly, yes, but it's an unfortunate result from a clean fight. Maybe next time, Svechnikov should stick to a guy more his size, or just not fight as much. All things said and done, hopefully Svechnikov returns swiftly.

[@mikeh3240]

Well put.

[@samwelsh8241]

yeah if you're in the league your age doesn't make you untouchable by all means

[@highwayman1224]

"Did anyone get the license plate number of the truck that hit me?!!!” 😂😂😂😂😂

[@stevecampbell9670]

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[@Kroitk]

@@stevecampbell9670 /thread

[@briankmavpro5246]

Ovie obviously said “do you wanna go?” And was agreed upon but the kid underestimated him. Ovie was quicker to the draw. Deal with it.

[@syncmonism]

People wouldn't be complaining so much if Ovi hadn't caught the guy so cleanly with such a hard punch. It's very rare that anybody actually takes such a hard shot in a hockey fight. And of course, we all know that you can't expect a guy to pull his punches once both parties have mutually consented to the fight. To my knowledge, this kind of knockout punch only happens about once every year or two in the entire league. Players famous for being good fighters can go an entire career without every landing such a great shot. Hell, even professional boxers can go through an entire career without landing such a clean knockout O_O

[@mr.potter7844]

Really, "it bothers me" Rod?!?! Don't care who wanted it or who didn't. This is hockey and fighting is part of the game and they both dropped their gloves. Can't blame Ovi for sending him to the quiet room!

[@nikolaikalashnikov4253]

To be fair, he's can't really speak his mind without consequences... So he's choosing his words carefully & being diplomatic, but there is indeed a subtle under-tone in what he says... that he knows damn-well the kid deserved it. Just go back to 2:35 & watch again: Listen carefully & watch the body language.

[@DanielL420]

What Tim said is right. Andrei didn’t have to fight, he agreed to fighting.

[@Nygge1982]

But to make it safe for the snowflake generation watching, they should pause the game, bring out a big desk and 2 chairs on the ice, so the 2 players can sit down and sign a contract of agreeing to fight. Then they can start! And after one wins, they show cute kittens on the TV.

[@Zack_410]

@@Nygge1982 What are you going on about?

[@Nygge1982]

@@Zack_410 if u dont understand, try translate it to soviet!

[@charmshttydrivers9368]

Ovie is like 6'3" and 230-240 lbs. Built like a Mac truck. Moron beanpole teenager probably 185 lbs soaking wet bit off more than he can chew. A lot of kids these days who are obnoxious could use a good dose of the same from their elders.

[@matthelm464]

Mess with the old man...You might get knocked the F' out !

[@joshmorris208]

THAT'S WHAT I'M SAYING!!!!

[@jonfoley3071]

Old man strength

[@falconeaterf15]

He's been turning down fights for 9 years than decides to take on teenage pencil neck. Hope it costs them the series and they send the Russian gangster back to the KHL where he belongs. Goofski!

[@LeCapitalsRMNB]

falconeaterf15 lol the best and most important 1st line player in the world is not supposed to be spending 5 minutes in the penalty box. Ovi could fight anyone and knock them tf out, the guy’s more built and stronger than 98% of the entire players around the league.

[@falconeaterf15]

RhyperiorSuperior And the sky is blue, and water is wet. What's your point?

[@sonikbizoom]

Welcome to the big leagues, kiddo!

[@fiftymissioncap9045]

I love it..good job Ovi, I feel bad for the kid..but its hockey and to play the game u pay the price

[@MrHunterbg]

A 19 year old fighting Ovie, mad respect for sticking up for himself even if it ended bad.

[@thecuzsquad7299]

When the kid fell to the ice Ovi didn’t keep hitting him because he wasn’t trying to hurt him

[@TheFashioncore]

I mean...hey, its Hockey. It's a hard and tough sport which chisled veterans play through injuries and hits worse than what the kid got. And at one point, these veterans were new kids on the block aswell. It's unneccessary to put so much attention to this. The kid just learned a lesson that day, just like all veterans today learned when they first joined the NHL. The fact that it was a big veteran player like Ovechkin doesn't matter, the kid would end up learning this lesson from somebody else. Why NOT let it be Ovechkin? Better teacher you can't ask for. This kid will eventually (hopefully) be around in like 12-15 years and we'll call him a veteran and he will probably teach some new blood a lesson. Simple as that.

[@volovomias3221]

”Hey ovechkin you want to fight?” -Svechnikov ”yeah why not” -Ovechkin Gets literally destroyed by Ovechkin ”Ovechkin is so horrible beating 19 year old kid hur durr!!” -Media

[@Nygge1982]

ya the media is cancer. and it has been like this for almost 10 years now. And you think we have youtube now, well just wait. The crybabies on TV will make sure they shut down all competition on youtube, so you will be forced to watch their crap on tv

[@bukeahn7586]

svechnikov says that Ovie challenged him, not the other way around

[@Namal23]

@@bukeahn7586 lol, so him being 19 years inexperienced boy would be totally ok to say no and leave the gloves on and not to start swinging then, no?

[@bukeahn7586]

@@Namal23 wtf are you talking about

[@peterdragon6367]

Kid dropped the mitts. No one made him. Sometimes you get what you ask for

[@davejoe2592]

We need more fighting in the game. That was awesome!! I miss the good old days of bench brawls.

[@Nygge1982]

Sure it looks bad, but seriously, it was a clean fight. Ovi stopped hitting him when he fell down on the ice. This type of gentleman fights do not exist outside of hockey. Try fight like this this weekend at your bar, and one guy will end up dead.

[@hangpedos]

Busy being correct.

[@HolyDiver098]

mess with the bull, you get the horns. simple as that. if he doesnt challenge ovi and go looking for the fight, the fight doesnt happen.

[@bumpinugly4985]

is ovi now called the bull?

[@TangSooTerp]

Seems to me people are villifying Ovi because he destroyed that kid. If the fight had been a clutchfest draw, nobody would be talking about it. I think the kid decided to go because he underestimated #8. Ovi isn't a fighter, either. How many fights has he had in his career? You can probably count them on one hand.

[@TheJusnic82]

Ovi got that old man strength

[@Kroitk]

*dad strength

[@timw4369]

its not intentional and lets face it this happens and usually no one gets hurt. This is part of the game as it stands. Its not golf or ballet.

[@geminitaurus8693]

I'm on ovechkin's side.

[@kam7597]

He didn’t have to drop the gloves, Ovi gave him the chance to walk away. End of story.

[@kam7597]

j tee Funny how you call Ovi protected but Ovi’s the one who fought him and knocked him out. A little inconsistency in your comment there eh?

[@lucasfabijanic6632]

You guys are great! Love when I see your clips dropped on the American networks.

[@bumpinugly4985]

canadian

[@ScottO84]

Excellent discourse and presentation of both sides.

[@r3d5ive87]

Thank you for some sanity on this topic

[@TheBrizzie]

I love how we have people who have never played hockey, who have no idea of the history, tweeting and commenting on social media what needs to happens with players and the sport.

[@NatralSelection]

Agreed.

[@joshmorris208]

3:q8 I'm a caps fan, your saying that ovechkin dropped the gloves way before svechnikov did, svechnikkov didn't have to except the fight and give ovechkin the penalty, so svechnikkov deserved it, he asked for it, and he got what he asked for, a fight that he knew he was going to loose

[@KixMusaid]

if you drop the gloves then you cannot complain, if Ovi got knocked out, people would be talking differently, mess with the bull, you get the horns, simple!

[@wannaberocker331]

Anyone who blames Ovi needs to get knocked out too.

[@anonymous134y]

well, it is the playoffs in a men's league. did you think he was going to throw pillows? 3:28 I'm sure ovi barely knows who the kid is nevermind the kids fighting history... lmao

[@timdowney6721]

Picking a fight with a guy who has about 50 lbs on you might just be considered foolish. And so it turned out. Given NHL rules and expectations, Ovie can’t be blamed for much of anything. You can’t go soft on the guy fighting you, because he can hurt you. Even with the physical mismatch.

[@jaideepbura1936]

Brind'Amour looks like the punisher and even at his age still jacked, wouldn't wanna mess with him.

[@EricChowder7]

The helmet during fights rule legit probably saved this kid's life. If you re-watch and see how hard his head the ice .. damn.

[@gregfaubert4260]

OV is a beast! Good luck when you challenge him!

[@TesborneTheory]

Brind'Amour has a very short memory of his own playing career and the shenanigans and tough guy stuff he pulled as a player

[@playlistiphone8743]

yup but he's wearing a coach's hat now so he has to back his players

[@deering704]

Don’t pretend to be tough if you’re not. Kid was slow to drop his gloves. Got beat by someone faster than him, in every aspect. Brind’ can’t get enough oxygen with that nose so he’s not all there; He knows the rules, but also needs to stick up for his team. At least they got to do those lame ass storm surge selebrations. Isn’t alliteration fun????

[@deering704]

Marvin Santana Hahahahaha!! I’m laughing at the fact you didn’t get that sarcastic joke. Celebration is obviously spelled with a C. So, with that known fact, “storm surge celebration” would not be alliteration, which my sarcastic joke alluded to. (Please reference the multiple ????) However , in serious consideration, please stop using the Skol chant (taken from the Vikings). The Carolinas have very little connection to the Nordic people that generally settled in the upper Midwest. Thank you.

[@beau6113]

It truly is 2019 in America... we are sitting here debating if a professional hockey player crossed a line by fighting another professional hockey player. GIVE ME A BREAK.

[@hangpedos]

Yes you are just busy being correct. That's what we do these days. We cry. Early and often. Step 1 When in doubt just find something to be outraged about. Step 2 cry and talk about how offended you are and make sure to demand someone be fired.

[@melvynobrien6193]

You give someone a head shot with a check and you get a suspension. If you punch someone in the face, knocking him unconscious, you get five minutes. WTF? I hope someone has the guts to give Ovechkin a payback. Maybe someone his own size. Goddamn coward.

[@celticwarlord4204]

Searched for this vid hours ago, glad to See it was uploaded

[@TheImtoomuch]

This story shows the softening and weakening of society and even hockey. He's not a kid. He's an adult in an adult league. He teased a bear and he got bitten. End of story. Even Brindamour softened up. He would have never gotten away with saying that BS in Philly.

[@melvynobrien6193]

Bullshit.

[@richardfewer9348]

TheImtoomuch GRITTY

[@falconeaterf15]

Does not fight for 9 years, then beats on a pencil neck teenager. At least I know how to say GOOF in Russian now......its pronounced Ovechkin.

[@GeorgeFlippin]

Ovechkin would kick your ass too if you did the same, dork falconeater15.

[@hangpedos]

Everything you just said was correct. The kid probably would have been shot by the maniacs in Philly for not winning and not stabbing him or something.

[@EvanDJackson]

"If you're gonna play with the bull..every once in a while you're gonna get the tail"

[@irchrisb]

Fighting is part of hockey, but so is series strategy. Yes, the kid got his butt stuffed down his throat, but give him credit, he got Ovi's goat, albeit at a stiff price. He took one for the team. The playoffs are the time for great teamwork, great hockey as well as individual discipline. Teams tend to reflect their Captain's mindset in the postseason. By accepting the kid's challenge, Ovi showed his team that it was acceptable to focus on fringe matters rather than let them roll off their backs. There are more covert ways to deal with the kid's challenge, especially behind the play. The kid actually showed more restraint than Ovi. Optimally, he should have kept his distance and skated away when Ovi dropped the gloves so he could draw an instigation penalty. The effect would have been the same. Now the Canes are back in the series with new life.

[@xTheNameisEthan]

That's just a quality welcome to the show from one of the greatest

[@surudog4929]

Ovi left a message for anyone wanting to fight him. Be prepared to get hurt and you will be pounded. Ovi has been there and seen a lot. For a rookie to go after him, that is guts but you better be prepared to take a beating. I think the other player thought he had a height advantage and he could win against Ovi.

[@bigsheilaandthebeefyboys5394]

They both acknowledged the fight, who cares who's gloves come off faster. Ovechkins punches were faster too. Gonna cry about that too? MESS WITH THE BULL GET THE HORNS.

[@codinginzen8793]

Tail* And yeah. 2 willing combatants = all that matters. Any man has fought bigger people. Sometimes you win sometimes you lose. I bet he doesn't challenge ge ovie again tho

[@bigsheilaandthebeefyboys5394]

@@codinginzen8793 LOL feel the wrath of Ovechkins TAIL!

[@geminitaurus8693]

Svechnikov and the players who say that this was bad wouldn't last in the older eras of NHL. HAHAHA

[@mkailov13]

And the players in the older eras of the NHL wouldn't last a shift in today's game. HAHAHA

[@seanpurdy8230]

He’ll be fine. It will make him a tougher and more aware player. You don’t get better by shying away from tough decisions.

[@andreinybakken9252]

Correct. Glad to see he shows character, unlike the path Tkachuk and Kadri have taken.

[@alichamas497]

Looking back, what if...Svechnikov simply backed away when he had the chance to do so? Would he have lost face and made the situation between him and Ovi worse? It looked to me that they were going at it since the start of that series but I'm not quite sure how it came to be.

[@spencerbrown5188]

Pecking order ! Kovs ambition out weighted his talent ,if it was ovi being k o it would have been completely different.

[@slzzpeasy3823]

He keeps adding to the legend.

[@rightstuff1062]

Thank you

[@isthatujeebus]

Somebody teach this guy how to say buttend. "ButtEND".

[@ninjase7en449]

Svechnikov made a STUPID decision and it cost him. If you're only 19, you better be able to fight if you're gonna start up with a grown man. Ovechkin isn't a bully or a goon out there. He has way more class than to go after a youngster who has never fought before. The kid was asking for it, Ovechkin gave him a couple chances to back off, and when he didn't, he gave it to him. What's he supposed to do, let the kid beat him up? It's too bad Svechnikov got hurt but maybe next time he'll be a bit more careful about who he tries to pick a fight with.

[@nitrampd]

Nice quick hook to the chin and lights out. Young guy learned a lesson; eat your Wheaties.

[@johnnycto7576]

Man, that's a deer against a buffalo, kid is out of his mind right there!

[@OlRooster69]

These people have no idea how important fights are in hockey. Especially playoff hockey where the refs dont call things as often. You need to have your own "police force".

[@melvynobrien6193]

That's why someone should have jumped Ovechkin when he concussed the kid.

[@richardfewer9348]

travis conniff Thanks Yes Amen GLG

[@dangolfishin]

Two truths at play here: 1. They don't make em like they used to 2. Russian machine does break but only when hit by an older tougher Russian machine

[@rolandkennedy80]

Sid and don cherry are 1000% correct

[@palwinderdhesi8677]

The 19 y/o initiates the fight, Ovie cleanly knocks him out, and yet people still have a problem. Good for Ovie, teaching the young buck a lesson.

[@FaintAcrobat]

I don't think people are saying that Ovi crossed the line by fighting, I haven't seen that. What I've seen and I kinda agree with is that people don't like that Ovi went for the last punch. He was already knocked out and falling and Ovi puts in one last punch when he is going down. The fight was done, it was over. That's the thing I've seen that people don't like. And like I said, I kinda agree. Ovi knew he was a kid and it was his first fight. He also knew they weren't even in the same weight category. There was no reason for that last punch. You had already shown that the kid had no chance. There was no need for it. I'm not going to stand here and crucify him for it. It's more of a "C'mon man, there was no need for that".

[@nikolaikalashnikov4253]

Fights last until one player goes down. Ovi was in the process of throwing a punch (that never landed) as the dude was going down. Ovi's momentum propels him forward & down on-top of him, but he clearly stops fighting.

[@jaromT]

There was no last punch.. Just a missed one following the hard one out of a quick motion.. Nothing special.

[@jamesschneeman438]

Ovi outweighs him by almost 50lbs. He's Never fought B4. The Punk was asking for it. Like a skinny high schooler fighting Mike Tyson. Don't poke the Bear! Got what he deserved!!!

[@sawmillboys1015]

If it was anyone else other than Ovi it wouldn't be a discussion..

[@glick200]

Sawmill boys 101 Yes it would be... If it was Tom Wilson, this would still be a discussion...

[@tedjohnson6390]

I only disliked this video because they have Kadri’s jersey hanging in the back no need to glorify a poor decision maker on the ice

[@madganser]

Poor kid didn’t last 8 seconds with the bull. As for Coach Rod, he had me laughing to his comments. Can he say ,with a straight face, that he wouldn’t have done exactly what Ovi did? Kid is slashing you, you slash back. Kid wants to go, and you skate away, Rod? No way! You don’t have one of the ugliest hockey noses because you only took hits. Maybe that’s how you did get the nose, took hits like this kid. I was too busy watching relevant players when you were playing.

[@barrystewart5946]

No birth certificate or interview process at that point. Ovi went all Drago on the jerk. That was better than Holyfield’s🥊

[@FangAoLi]

All Drago hahaha best comment

[@andreinybakken9252]

To complete it all, he should've gone all -"If he dies, he dies." in the post-game interview😂

[@barrystewart5946]

Atle Andrei Nybakken “What started out as a Storm Surge has turned into a catastrophe” dramatic close up music 🎶

[@naveygill1793]

This is how you grow up. Props to Ovi and Andrei.

[@billyhESP1000]

They agreed to fight. They did, kid got knocked out in fight. Tough luck, that’s hockey.

[@ClaytonQ45]

What'd the kid think? "Ovechkin doesn't fight too often, we could use a 5 minute break from him, this should be easy!"

[@lrba5524]

I have absolutely no idea what Svechnikov was thinking. I understood when Cobourn fought Tom Wilson last season. He was a 4th line player taking out a first line winger. That makes sense. But Svechnikov is just as important to the Canes as Ovi is to the Caps so if you're going to go you better think you're going to win. It's actually so absurd that Svech would take this fight. He is like 250 lbs and 6'2 or something. And honestly if you're going to fight a guy that much bigger than you at least move your head or something! I actually really like Svechnikov he's one of my favorite players, but this was the dumbest decision I've ever seen someone make in a hockey game.

[@loganprice-roman2809]

Ovi is I believe 6’4 240. So a very differential in size. Musta thought Ovi was only a goal scorer

[@ericbrewerguitar1499]

Coburn is a D man but I get your point

[@RedroomStudios]

love to see Brindamour go with OV! you can just tell he wishes he could get in there...

[@RedroomStudios]

ya, you're right. I thought I recalled Rod being more of a fighter. seems like he has that temperament but after I made my comment I went searching for videos of him fighting and he was more of a wrestler than a puncher.

[@mode1charlie170]

Svech is going to be monster in this league in the coming years.....extreme skill / no fear....

[@l.l.9806]

Doubt he will play long like that

[@TheChrismsanchez1]

The kid made a choice to drop his gloves. Doesn't matter who dropped em first. Why would Ovi know this is this kids first fight...and by the looks of that kids punches it did not look like his first fight.

[@StupKrou]

Whoever is sound engineer for this should be fired, the sound is downright terrible for a show like this

[@codinginzen8793]

Sound came out fine on my phone. Maybe you just need a better potato

[@falconeaterf15]

To quote from the immortal wisdom of Tag Team.........Whoomp, there it is..........Whoomp, there it is.......Whoomp, there it is......... Sing it Ovi, you can do it!

[@UstashaMe84]

Leafs fan here. Ovi is a god damn legend and he did nothing wrong here. We don’t like to see anyone hit their head like that, especially the young lads. The young lion wasn’t ready , nipped at the wrong King of the jungle. Rod is upset but he isn’t thinking fair here but that’s understandable. The kids team won and he can be proud of himself regardless.

[@Mokkularock]

lol hes face was literally WTF just hit me.

[@stephenmcneil4573]

I don’t get the relevance to Ovechkin taking off his gloves first. Someone is always going to drop the gloves first in a fight, and it’s generally the person who is asked to fight. It sucks the kid Got injured, but I don’t see why so many people are acting like Ovi had a responsibility not to fight because he was bigger. He’s not going to fight bruisers, because he’d be taken off the ice for 5 minutes and would probably lose anyway. Fighting svech is closer to an equal trade off, and he was asked to fight. I’ve just never seen a fight get this much negative attention and analysis before.

[@ccAshercc]

Ovechkin is a proper class act who plays old school hockey. He's not a goon, he's not cheap, he's pure heart and grit and of course superior talent. I wanted to hate him because I grew up having Cherry tell me Europeans and especially Russians were not our kind of hockey players. Well no disrespect to Mr. Cherry but Ovechkin is our kind of player and I wish he was Canadian lol.

[@Nygge1982]

Russians speaks with their fists. They were just having a nice debate on the ice! And Ovi won.

[@chebatenaley2134]

First time actually seeing the fight people kept saying it was more brutal. Kid actually banged pretty good just didnt bury his chin is all good for the kid im sure he gonna shake it off

[@Devilsfan-pd8ov]

Hope everyone learned don’t get in ovechkin way during the playoffs.....

[@melvynobrien6193]

Next time someone should just sucker-punch Ovechkin; see how he feels waking up a few minutes later. Goddamn coward beating up a smaller and lighter kid.

[@Ace1992able]

The kid instigated the fight, you do realize that...

[@Ricefan80]

@@melvynobrien6193 Tell me when Ovi sucker punched someone then I might agree with you?

[@rosss4038]

Mel, you must be a canes fan. I get it sux to loose a star player, but stop crying. This is hockey, the kid asked for the fight and got it. End of story, your making canes fans every where look bad. Plus your coach already makes your team look like 🐱 with his comments about who dropped the gloves first...come on

[@nickelgrandma]

@@melvynobrien6193 i think you need to look up the phrase "sucker punch"

[@moosegames6975]

Got recked

[@cuttedpaper]

There's should be a silent rule that certain senior players should not get challenged to a fight. Its like they have paid their dues sacrificing their body long enough already. You could played tough against them but respect should be given.