Senators' Ridly Greig is suspended for two games for roughing in a playoff game
Greig was banned for punching Carolina defenseman Sean Walker in the second period of Ottawa’s 4-2 loss on April 25.
Apr 4, 2026; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators center Ridly Greig (71) skates with the puck in the third period against the Minnesota Wild at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-IMAGN Images Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images NEW YORK — The NHL on Monday suspended Ottawa forward Ridly Greig for two regular-season games for roughing during the Senators’ final playoff game against the Carolina Hurricanes. Greig was banned for sucker punching Carolina defenseman Sean Walker in the second period of Ottawa’s 4-2 loss on April 25.
Walker was engaged with a Senators player during an on-ice melee, and the video replay showed Greig delivering two separate shots to Walker, including a gloved uppercut punch that dropped Walker to his knees. Greig was not penalized on the play. The victory gave the Hurricanes a sweep in the best-of-seven, first-round series.
Greig will serve the suspension at the start of next season.