The NHL issued Vegas Golden Knights forward Ryan Reaves a two-game suspension for roughing and unsportsmanlike conduct following his actions against Colorado.
Golden Knights Ryan Reaves suspended 2 games
Field Level Media
01 Jun 2021, 09:40 GMT+10
Vegas Golden Knights forward Ryan Reaves was suspended two games for roughing and unsportsmanlike conduct Monday following a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety.
Reaves was whistled for a double minor for roughing and a match penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct at 8:04 of the third period during the Knights 7-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche in Game 1 of their second-round series on Sunday.
Reaves punched Colorado defenseman Ryan Graves in the back of the head and took him down to the ice. His actions ignited a brawl and led to a nine-minute power play for the Avalanche.
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Ryan Reaves could be facing his second postseason suspension in as many years after punching Colorado s Ryan Graves in the head.