Nick Hansen
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Yes I suspect so. This would be to Ovechkin's benefit most likely. There are old refs who have stated that there are instances where Bobby Hull had a defender holding him up, but since he was so strong and fought through it for a chance on goal, they couldn't justify calling a penalty. Restraining fouls have been relentlessly punished throughout Ovechkin's career.
And who couldn't honestly see this be the case with prime Ovechkin as well?