The NHL has handed down a two-game suspension to Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig following a controversial incident in the team's final playoff matchup. The league announced the decision on Monday, citing roughing after Greig delivered a sucker punch to Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Sean Walker during the second period of Ottawa's 4-2 loss on April 25.

The sequence unfolded amid an on-ice scrum, as Walker was already engaged with another Senators player. Video replays clearly showed Greig throwing two separate punches, including a gloved uppercut that sent Walker dropping to his knees. Remarkably, Greig received no penalty on the play, but the league's Department of Player Safety reviewed the incident and determined the suspension was warranted.

For the Hurricanes, the victory completed a sweep of the best-of-seven first-round series, advancing them deeper into the Stanley Cup Playoffs. For Greig, the suspension will be served at the start of the 2026-27 regular season, meaning the young forward will miss the first two games of Ottawa's next campaign.

This decision underscores the NHL's continued crackdown on dangerous plays, especially those occurring in high-stakes playoff environments. As the Senators look to regroup and build toward next season, Greig's absence will be an early test of the team's depth and discipline.