NHL hands Senators forward Hodgson a two-game suspension for boarding

NHL hands Senators forward Hodgson a two-game suspension for boarding | iNFOnews.ca
Ottawa Senators right-winger Hayden Hodgson skates during the first period of an NHL game against the Los Angeles Kings on Nov. 24, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

NEW YORK — Ottawa Senators forward Hayden Hodgson has been given a two-game suspension for boarding, the NHL’s department of player safety said Friday.

Hodgson boarded Los Angeles defenceman Brandt Clarke midway through the second period of the Kings’ 6-5 overtime victory on Thursday night.

Hodgson was assessed a major penalty for boarding and a game misconduct.

He will forfeit US$8,762.88 in salary.

The money goes to the players’ emergency assistance fund.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 30, 2026.

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