A bizarre scene unfolded in Thursday night’s game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Washington Capitals that saw veteran netminder Elvis Merzlikins unleash on infamous NHL agitator Tom Wilson, a fight that eventually gave way to Alex Ovechkin’s overtime game winner. During the final three minutes of overtime with the score tied 2-2, the Washington forward was shoved into the net on a play, seemingly knocking Merzlikins’ stick out of his hand. When he went back to retrieve it, the fight erupted between the two – with Wilson mainly on the receiving end of Merzlikins’ frustrations. I’m going to defend myself.”Merzlikins said Wilson was going at him full speed – a dangerous tactic that could’ve resulted in a serious injury. Cost us the game.”Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Source: Fox News December 23, 2023 15:01 UTC