The NHL has handed down a two-game suspension to Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig, stemming from an incident during the team's final playoff matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes. The league announced the decision on Monday, citing roughing as the infraction.

The controversial moment unfolded in the second period of Ottawa's 4-2 loss on April 25. With tensions already running high during an on-ice melee, video replay showed Greig delivering two separate punches to Carolina defenseman Sean Walker. The most damaging blow came as a gloved uppercut that sent Walker dropping to his knees. Remarkably, Greig was not penalized on the play itself, but the league's Department of Player Safety reviewed the footage and determined supplemental discipline was warranted.

For the Hurricanes, the victory sealed a clean sweep in the best-of-seven first-round series, advancing them to the next round. For Greig and the Senators, the suspension adds a sour note to an already disappointing postseason exit.

Greig will serve the two-game ban at the start of the 2024-25 regular season, meaning he'll be watching from the press box when the Senators drop the puck on their next campaign. It's a tough lesson for the young forward, but one that underscores the NHL's commitment to player safety—even in the heat of playoff hockey.