Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly, right, was suspended 5 games by the NHL on Tuesday for his cross-check to the head of the Senators' Ridly Greig on Saturday night in Ottawa.
The NHL has suspended Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly five games for his cross-check to the head of Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig.Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly, right, was suspended 5 games by the NHL on Tuesday for his cross-check to the head of the Senators' Ridly Greig on Saturday night in Ottawa. The NHL has suspended Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly five games for his cross-check to the head of Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig.
"This play occurs well after the goal has been scored, late in the game with the score out of reach, and for the sole purpose of retribution," the NHL's Department of Player Safety said in a video explaining the reasoning behind the suspension. He will be available to return when the Maple Leafs visit the defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights on Feb. 22.
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