In the final moments of the Battle of Ontario, Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly was ejected for a cross check to Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig's head.
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Morgan Rielly's Hearing Date Has Been Confirmed
The NHL Player Safety Department has informed Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly that he will meet in-person for a hearing for cross-checking Ottawa's Ridly Greig on Tuesday afternoon.
Rielly's in-person hearing will be held Tuesday afternoon at the NHL's New York office.
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After the game, Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe supported Rielly's actions
"I thought it was appropriate. Our players have the right to react."
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Toronto captain John Tavares expressed displeasure with the outcome of the empty-net goal, emphasizing that the team will stick together and stand their ground when necessary.
Rielly is facing a suspension of minimum 5 games, which would be a first in his 11-season NHL career.
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