Senators’ Ridly Greig Set for NHL Hearing Following Sucker Punch Incident

Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig is facing scrutiny from the NHL after an incident during a Game 4 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. Greig is scheduled for a hearing with the Department of Player Safety following a sucker punch he delivered to Hurricanes defenseman Sean Walker during a heated scrum in the second period.

The altercation unfolded as Walker found himself in a headlock courtesy of Senators’ Warren Foegele. In the midst of the chaos, Greig landed an uppercut on Walker, yet no penalty was assessed at the time of the incident. The lack of immediate repercussions has drawn attention, with the league now set to review the play.

As for the timing of the hearing, a specific date and time have yet to be announced. However, any potential suspension would carry over into next season, as the Senators have been eliminated from the playoffs following their 4-2 defeat on April 25.

This isn’t Greig’s first encounter with NHL discipline; he previously served a suspension that kept him out of one preseason and one regular-season game due to a cross-checking violation in 2021.

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