Capitals’ Orlov suspended 2 games for kneeing Jets’ Ehlers

Winnipeg Jets left wing Nikolaj Ehlers (27) tries to maintain possession as he is pressured by Washington Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) **FILE**Washington Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov has been suspended two games for kneeing Winnipeg Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers.

The NHL department of player safety announced the suspension Wednesday after holding a hearing with Orlov and his representatives.

Orlov was not penalized for the knee-on-knee hit late in regulation of the Capitals’ game against the Jets on Tuesday night. Ehlers was injured on the play and is considered out indefinitely.

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