Alex Ovechkin Knocks Out 19-Year-Old Rookie Andrei Svechnikov During Fight In Playoff Game (VIDEO)

Valiant effort, but Andrei Svechnikov should’ve thought twice about taking this fight.

On Monday, the Carolina Hurricanes took on the Washington Washington Capitals when a fight broke out between seasoned vet Alex Ovechkin and Andrea Svechnikov.

The 19-year-old rookie wanted the fight, but after a few punches, he would end up on the ice in considerable pain.

Alex Ovechkin knocks out Andrei Svechnikov in a fight. Wow. pic.twitter.com/nbsxGSoRLQ

— Ian Oland (@ianoland) April 15, 2019

Svechnikov drops gloves with Ovechkin. Rookie mistake. #CapsCanes #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/JH4HzirTFM

— NBC Sports Capitals (@NBCSCapitals) April 15, 2019