What does NHL Player Safety mean by describing Morgan Rielly's cross check as an intentional forceful strike to an opponent's head?
The NHL's Department of Player Safety has determined that Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly's cross check on Winnipeg Jets forward Mathieu Perreault was an "intentional forceful strike to an opponent's head." The incident occurred during the third period of Monday night's game between the two teams. Rielly was given a five-minute major penalty for cross-checking and a game misconduct.
According to the NHL's rulebook, an "intentional forceful strike to an opponent's head" is considered a dangerous play and warrants a suspension. The league's definition of an "intentional forceful strike" is "any check where a player intentionally targets an opponent's head with a forceful strike using the shaft or blade of his stick."
In this case, the NHL's Department of Player Safety determined that Rielly's cross check was intentional and that it targeted Perreault's head. The league also noted that Rielly's cross check was forceful and that it caused Perreault to suffer a concussion.
As a result of his actions, Rielly was suspended for three games. This is the first suspension of Rielly's career.
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