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NHL suspends Senators’ Hayden Hodgson for two games

By Drooid · Oct 31, 2026 · How we work

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The NHL Department of Player Safety suspended Ottawa Senators forward Hayden Hodgson for two games.
Hodgson boarded Los Angeles defenseman Brandt Clarke on Thursday night during the Kings’ 6-5 overtime win.
Officials assessed Hodgson a major boarding penalty and a game misconduct.
The suspension costs Hodgson $8,762.88 in forfeited salary.
The forfeited amount will be donated to the players’ emergency assistance fund.

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The NHL Department of Player Safety suspended Ottawa Senators forward Hayden Hodgson for two games.
Hodgson boarded Los Angeles defenseman Brandt Clarke on Thursday night during the Kings’ 6-5 overtime win.
Officials assessed Hodgson a major boarding penalty and a game misconduct.
The suspension costs Hodgson $8,762.88 in forfeited salary.
The forfeited amount will be donated to the players’ emergency assistance fund.