NHL Suspends Maple Leafs' Rielly for Cross-Check on Senators' Greig
The incident following a controversial empty net goal has reignited debates on sportsmanship and unwritten hockey rules.
- Ridly Greig's controversial empty net goal during the Ottawa Senators' win over the Toronto Maple Leafs has sparked a leaguewide debate on sportsmanship and unwritten hockey rules.
- Morgan Rielly of the Maple Leafs was suspended for five games by the NHL Department of Player Safety for a cross-check to Greig's head in retaliation.
- The incident has ignited discussions across various platforms, including talk radio, podcasts, and social media, with fans and analysts taking sides.
- Greig, known for his reserved personality, has received support from Ottawa fans and teammates, despite the controversy.
- The NHL's decision to suspend Rielly has been scrutinized, with comparisons to similar incidents and debates about the appropriateness of the punishment.