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Digital, G. (2026, October 31). Senators forward Hodgson given two-game ban. Global News. https://globalnews.ca/news/12128389/senators-forward-hodgson-given-two-game-ban/

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Ottawa Senators forward Hayden Hodgson received a two-game suspension from the NHL for boarding Los Angeles Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke during a game on Thursday night. The incident occurred in the second period of the match, which ended with a 6-5 overtime victory for the Kings. As part of his punishment, Hodgson will lose US$8,762.88 in salary, which will be donated to the players’ emergency assistance fund.
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Hayden Hodgson, a forward for the Ottawa Senators, received a two-game suspension from the NHL’s department of player safety on October 31, 2026, for boarding Brandt Clarke, a defenceman with the Los Angeles Kings during their game on October 30. The incident occurred midway through the second period and resulted in Hodgson being assessed a major penalty and a game misconduct. As part of his punishment, Hodgson will lose US$8,762.88 in salary, which goes to the players’ emergency assistance fund.

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Ottawa Senators forward Hayden Hodgson has been given a two-game suspension for boarding, the NHL’s department of player safety said Friday.
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🔮 He will forfeit US$8,762.88 in salary.
2026-11-01 · Global News
Senators forward Hodgson given two-game ban · assertive framing

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Ottawa Senators forward Hayden Hodgson has been given a two-game suspension for boarding, the NHL’s department of player safety said Friday. asserted
department → give → safety
Hodgson boarded Los Angeles defenceman Brandt Clarke midway through the second period of the Kings’ 6-5 overtime victory on Thursday night. asserted
Hodgson → board → night
Hodgson was assessed a major penalty for boarding and a game misconduct. asserted
Hodgson → assess → boarding
He will forfeit US$8,762.88 in salary. asserted
He → forfeit → salary
The money goes to the players’ emergency assistance fund. asserted
money → go → fund
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 30, 2026. asserted
report → publish → Press
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