Senators’ Ridly Greig Suspended Two Games for Roughing in Playoff Finale

In a significant disciplinary measure, the NHL announced on Monday that Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig will be suspended for two regular-season games due to roughing during the Senators’ final playoff match against the Carolina Hurricanes. The incident occurred in the second period of Ottawa’s 4-2 defeat on April 25, a loss that resulted in a sweep for the Hurricanes in their first-round playoff series.

Greig’s suspension stems from a moment of aggression where he sucker punched Carolina defenseman Sean Walker while Walker was engaged with another Senators player amid an on-ice altercation. Video replays revealed that Greig delivered two distinct blows to Walker, including a gloved uppercut that sent Walker down to his knees. Notably, Greig was not penalized for his actions during the game.

As a consequence of this suspension, Greig will begin serving his two-game ban at the start of the next NHL season, marking a challenging end to what was a tumultuous playoff run for the Senators.

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