After an empty-netter, Leafs’ Rielly crosses-checks Senators’ Greig.

The city of Ottawa, Ontario In a fiercely contested game between Atlantic Division rivals on Saturday night, Toronto Maple Leafs All-Star defender Morgan Rielly cross-checked Ottawa Senators center Ridly Greig to the head with 5.1 seconds left.

Greig had just raced into the Maple Leafs’ zone and slapped a shot into an empty net to wrap up Ottawa’s 5-3 victory. Reilly was not amused by the goal’s dramatic finish and started a brawl close to the teams’ benches.

“It is evident that we were disappointed with the outcome of the empty netter,” stated Toronto captain John Tavares. “So, we’re going to stick together and stand our ground when necessary.”

When a side scores an empty-net goal, it usually means the game’s result has been determined. The scoring team may alsoWhen asked about Rielly’s choice, Toronto coach Sheldon Keefe responded, “I thought it was appropriate,” following the defeat. “I’m sure [the league] will look at it, yeah.” For the last faceoff, Keefe sent out enforcer Ryan Reaves, but the referees intervened fast to break up a fight.

Keefe described Rielly as “reacting to a play.” “Their player is free to act whichever he pleases at that precise moment. Furthermore, our players are entitled to respond. It’s also the feelings evoked by the game.”

Jacques Martin, the coach of Ottawa, had a different perspective.

He remarked of Greig, “He put the puck in the net.” “Whether he shoots it or pushes it, [Rielly’s reaction], that shouldn’t happen.”Indeed, Shane Pinto scored a goal and provided two assists for the home team, making it an emotional evening in Canada’s capital. On their return from a 10-day vacation, Ottawa also scored goals through Claude Giroux, Josh Norris, and Vladimir Tarasenko. Before Greig completed the scoring, Joonas Korpisalo made 31 saves for the Senators.

“You never really know what Greiger’s going to do,” Norris stated. I mean, we’re on the other side of it, so obviously, I don’t know if we would enjoy it either, but I really do love it. Although I can understand their annoyance, I didn’t particularly enjoy the reprisal. Nevertheless, it’s over, and it was probably amusing.

For Toronto, Auston Matthews scored his 42nd goal, which leads the NHL. Maxi Domi and Matthew About his team’s first game back, Martin remarked, “It was extremely nice. “I really liked the way our players responded and to me that was very satisfying.”

This report was made possible by the Associated Press.How about making an elegant entrance? FDNY trucks and NYPD police vehicles welcomed the New York Rangers to their Stadium Series game against the Islanders on Sunday.

Alongside real personnel of the police and fire departments, Rangers players entered MetLife Stadium wearing sweaters inspired by those agencies. One set was blue, while the other was red.