Ottawa Senators forward Hayden Hodgson has been suspended for two games , without pay, for boarding Los Angeles Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke during Thursday’s matchup. After conducting a disciplinary hearing with Hodgson, the NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced its ruling on Friday. The incident occurred during the second period of […] The post Senators’ Hayden Hodgson gets 2-game suspension for charging Kings’ Brandt Clarke appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The suspension adds to the Senators' growing manpower problems up front as they continue their five-game road trip in California this weekend.

The ruling is already sparking debate.

Ottawa Senators winger Hayden Hodgson has spent most of his professional career in the American Hockey League.Hodgson Crosses the LinePlaying in the 24th game of his NHL career, Hayden Hodgson plowed into Los Angeles Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke, drawing a five-minute major penalty for boarding. Hodgson was ejected from the game with 8:45 left in […] The post Senators Winger Ejected for Boarding Kings’ Clarke appeared first on HEAVY.

Hayden Hodgson (Ottawa Senators) with a Hit vs. Los Angeles Kings, 10/29/2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ottawa Senators forward Hayden Hodgson received a game misconduct and major penalty for boarding Los Angeles defenseman Brandt Clarke in the Kings' 6-5 overtime victory Thursday night.Hodgson took a run at Clarke, charging in at 21 mph according to the game broadcast.

After appearing in 10 games with Ottawa last season, the longest NHL stay of his career, the veteran pro hopes to add some veteran grit to the Senators roster.