Tom Wilson says huge hit on Jack McBain was not payback for breaking Alex Ovechkin's leg

"Ovechkin scored twice in the Washington Capitals' 6-2 win over the Utah Hockey Club, but left the game early due to a lower-body injury."

"Three days later, the Capitals revealed that McBain's hit fractured the fibula in Ovechkin's left leg, pausing Ovi's goals chase."

"Ovechkin returned to Salt Lake City for a second time - with a healed leg and now the new owner of the NHL's all-time goals record."

"The game was also particularly feisty after Brandon Tanev boarded Caps defender Matt Roy, setting a new career-high in penalty minutes."

Alex Ovechkin's first game at Delta Center on November 18, 2024, ended early due to a lower-body injury caused by Jack McBain's hit, fracturing Ovechkin's fibula. After a recovery period, Ovechkin returned to Salt Lake City on March 26, 2026, scoring his 34th career hat trick in a 7-4 victory over the Mammoth. The game featured high tensions, with Tom Wilson engaging in fights and delivering a significant hit on McBain, leading to further confrontations on the ice.

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