Rielly was originally given a 5-game suspension but appealed the decision since he was a first time offender. Bettman decided to uphold the 5-game suspension because he believes that Rielly could have taken a verbal or less-aggressive approach to the situation.
The Toronto Maple Leafs will now have to play their next 5 games without their top defenseman. The Leafs next game will be Wednesday night against the Arizona Coyotes.
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20 FEVRIER | 213 ANSWERS Gary Bettman makes final ruling on Rielly's suspension Should Rielly have received less than 5 games? | ||
Yes | 80 | 37.6 % |
No | 133 | 62.4 % |
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