During a recent NHL game, Ottawa Senators defenseman Tyler Kleven delivered a massive hit on Carolina Hurricanes forward Nikita Nikishin. The hit occurred in the second period and drew immediate attention from players and fans.
Kleven, known for his physical style of play, caught Nikishin with a clean shoulder-to-chest check along the boards. Nikishin was shaken up but remained in the game after a brief visit to the bench.
The hit did not result in a penalty, as officials deemed it a legal body check. Both teams continued play without further incident.
This was not the first meeting between the two players this season, as they have faced off multiple times in the Eastern Conference.
