Carter Verhaeghe levels Artyom Levshunov with heavy check

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 7h1 min read

Carter Verhaeghe lowers the BOOM on Artyom Levshunov 💥 https://t.co/OwLxS7q5JB Via @Sportsnet on X

What happened: Verhaeghe caught Levshunov with his head down during Sunday's regular-season action, leaving Levshunov slow to get back to his feet.

Why it matters: Heavy finishing on the forecheck sets the physical tone in early 2026-27 NHL regular-season play and punishes puck-carriers navigating pressure.

What to watch: Watch postgame updates for any word on Levshunov's status following the contact.

Sources

@Sportsnet 2026-10-25T19:58:53.408810+00:00

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