Hayden Hodgson ejected for boarding in Senators vs. Kings matchup
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 4:43 AM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026
Hayden Hodgson of the Ottawa Senators was ejected during the game against the Los Angeles Kings on October 30, 2026. Hodgson received a game misconduct and major penalty for boarding defenseman Brandt Clarke late in the second period, with 8:45 remaining. The incident occurred after the Kings scored three goals in quick succession, establishing a 4-1 lead. Following the hit, a scrum ensued, resulting in Kings' Erik Haula receiving a two-minute penalty for roughing. The Senators struggled defensively, incurring six penalties in the first two periods, leading to more scoring opportunities for the Kings, who took a 5-1 lead into the third period.
- •Hodgson ejected for boarding Clarke with 8:45 left in the second period.
- •Kings score three goals in 4:03 to take 4-1 lead.
- •Scrum follows the hit, leading to a roughing penalty on Haula.
- •Senators commit six penalties in the first two periods.
- •Kings lead 5-1 at the start of the third period.
- 5:33 AMESPN NHL — Senators' Hodgson ejected after hitting Kings' Clarke into boards
- 4:04 AMYahoo Sports — Ottawa's Hayden Hodgson ejected after boarding hit on Kings' Brandt Clarke
"LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ottawa Senators forward Hayden Hodgson received a game misconduct and major penalty for boarding Los Angeles Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke on Thursday night.Hodgson took a run at Clarke, charging in at 21 mph according to the game broadcast.
"Senators forward Hayden Hodgson drove the Kings' Brandt Clarke into the boards in the second period Thursday night, earning a game misconduct and major penalty.
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External links- ESPN NHLOct 30, 2026, 5:33 AMSenators' Hodgson ejected after hitting Kings' Clarke into boards
Senators forward Hayden Hodgson drove the Kings' Brandt Clarke into the boards in the second period Thursday night, earning a game misconduct and major penalty.
- Yahoo SportsOct 30, 2026, 4:04 AMOttawa's Hayden Hodgson ejected after boarding hit on Kings' Brandt Clarke
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ottawa Senators forward Hayden Hodgson received a game misconduct and major penalty for boarding Los Angeles Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke on Thursday night.Hodgson took a run at Clarke, charging in at 21 mph according to the game broadcast.
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