POLLS     NHL STATS     SEARCH

TRENDING NOW


HOCKEYLATEST  |  NHL  |  NEWS

BREAKING: Morgan Rielly Will Be Suspended For Quite an Amount of Games

PUBLICATION
Marvin Azrak
February 11, 2024  (1:44 PM)
SHARE THIS STORY

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Morgan Reilly cross-checks Ridley Greig in the face after he scored the empty net goal, sealing the Ottawa Senators 5-3 victory on Saturday.
Photo credit: TSN

Toronto Maple Leafs' top forward, Morgan Rielly, just got slapped with a suspension! It's all anyone can talk about after the Battle of Ontario showdown against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday.

With the in person hearing, he's getting at least a five game suspension.

The incident occurred with a mere 5.1 seconds left on the clock, Rielly dishes out a cross-check to the head of Senators' center Ridley Greig. Why? Well, Greig had just scored a game-sealing empty net goal, sealing the Senators' 5-3 victory by blasting the puck into the empty net instead of just gently tapping it in.

Battle of Ontario Turns Fiery as Rielly Faces Suspension:

Now, this suspension isn't just about Rielly getting benched. It's a bold move by the NHL, sending a clear message about the importance of player safety and fair play on the ice. Hockey fans everywhere are divided over who's to blame for breaking the unwritten rule.

Some defend Rielly, saying it was just a natural reaction in the heat of the moment. Others argue it was a reckless move with no place in the game. So, whose side are you on? Greig's or Rielly's? Let's hear it!

POLL
11 FEVRIER   |   316 ANSWERS
BREAKING: Morgan Rielly Will Be Suspended For Quite an Amount of Games

Whose actions do you think were more at fault in the Battle of Ontario incident?

Morgan Reilly18558.5 %
Ridley Greig13141.5 %
List of polls
Latest 10 stories
pub
HOCKEYLATEST.COM
COPYRIGHT @2024 - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
TERMS  -  POLICIES  -  PRIVACY AND COOKIE SETTINGS