GIF: Mike Green misses on check, makes quick line change
Mike Green thought he was going for a big check in front of his own bench but instead ended up checking himself into the bench for an effective line change.
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Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green found the fast way to make a line change on Monday night against the Edmonton Oilers: miss on a hit.
Green thought he had a man lined up right in front of the bench but glanced off the check and instead ended up doing a headstand on his own bench.
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Indeed, that's one way to get over the boards.
Green was no worse for the wear, able to pop back up and sit on the bench.















