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Auston Matthews went to the locker room after absorbing a knee-on-knee hit from Radko Gudas, who was subsequently ejected.
A recent hit on Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews has led to a wider discussion across the NHL. The incident has raised questions about the team’s response when star players take dangerous hits.
Trying to make a move around Gudas in the slot in the second period, Matthew stook a direct blow to his left leg and crashed to the ice. The U.S. Olympic captain stayed down before being helped to the locker room.
The five-game suspension to Radko Gudas for a season-ending hit on Auston Matthews will draw interest at the NHL general managers meeting.