An uncommon player vs goalie fight emerged between Tom Wilson of the Capitals and Elvis Merzlikins of the Blue Jackets. The incident occurred in overtime as Wilson, known for his physical style, aggressively approached the net and lost his balance crashing into the Blue Jackets goaltender until all hell broke loose.
The referees decided to penalize only Merzlikins with roughing, a decision that generated controversy. The Capitals capitalized on the ensuing power play, with Alex Ovechkin scoring the game-winning goal and finally ending his goal scoring drought.
