The Ontario rivalry concluded this evening, yet not without its share of chaos. The Ottawa Senators were ahead, and as Ridly Greig made a move towards an unguarded net, preparing for a slap shot, he clearly violated the unwritten rules. This provoked Morgan Rielly, who retaliated by delivering a cross-check to Greig's head; here's the footage for a closer look.
Clearly, attempting a slap shot at an empty net towards the game's end lacks sportsmanship, yet Rielly shouldn't have responded with a cross-check to Greig.
A suspension is expected since Rielly received a 5-minute major penalty and a game misconduct for the cross-check, leading to speculation about the length of the suspension. While Rielly isn't known for such behavior, being on the Leafs could influence the league's decision, given their strict stance on the team recently.
