Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly has been suspended for five games by the NHL's department of player safety following a cross-checking incident involving Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig. The suspension was handed down after a virtual hearing, since the planned in-person hearing was unable to take place due to inclement weather.
The incident occurred during the closing seconds of a game between the Maple Leafs and the Senators. With just 5.1 seconds remaining, Greig fired a slap shot into an empty net, extending the Senators' lead to 5-3. Rielly, taking exception to the shot, delivered a forceful cross-check to Greig's head and left shoulder. Fortunately, Greig was not injured despite the intentional nature of the strike.
