Carolina Hurricanes rookie Andrei Svechnikov learned a lesson in Monday's playoff game—it's probably not the best idea to fight Alex Ovechkin.
The Washington Capitals star knocked him to the ground during a fight in the first period with the Hurricanes nursing a 1-0 lead:
Bleacher ReportThrowing down with Alex Ovechkin is NOT a great idea. (via @NBCSCapitals) https://t.co/0i2fXP9GA7
According to 106.7 The Fan, Svechnikov was helped to the locker room following the fight.
Washington won the first two games of the series in large part because of Ovechkin's efforts.