By Canadian Press

Maple Leafs’ Reaves handed five-game suspension, fine for illegal check to the head

Nov 17, 2024 | 1:39 PM

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ryan Reaves has been suspended for five games without pay for an illegal check to the head of Edmonton Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse.

Reaves was also fined US$35,156.25, the NHL’s Department of Safety announced on Sunday.

The incident took place at 2:38 of the second period in Toronto’s 4-3 overtime win on Saturday.

Nurse had the puck along the end boards in his own zone when Reaves came in and hit him high.

Nurse’s helmet almost came off and he had blood on his face. The 29-year-old also looked to be in a daze as he struggled to get up and was immediately given medical attention before exiting the game.

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Reaves was assessed a match penalty for the hit.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 17, 2024.

The Canadian Press

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Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Ryan Reaves (75) collides with Edmonton Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse (25) during second period NHL hockey action, in Toronto, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

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