Maple Leafs’ Matthew Knies exits vs. Golden Knights after hit from Zach Whitecloud

The Toronto Maple Leafs had been as soon as once more in the midst of controversy after a questionable hit on Wednesday night time. Nevertheless, this time, it was ahead Matthew Knies on the receiving of a examine from Vegas Golden Knights defenceman Zach Whitecloud.

The play occurred with 12:01 remaining within the second interval, as Knies skated by way of the impartial zone with the puck when Whitecloud appeared to depart his ft, showing to make contact with the 22-year-old’s chin.

Knies instantly skated to Toronto’s bench as his teammates got here to his defence, together with blue-liner Simon Benoit, who took Whitecloud right down to the ice.

Benoit obtained 4 minutes in penalties for roughing and Whitecloud obtained the identical name for 2 minutes.

Officers reviewed the play for a serious penalty, however didn’t hand down any additional self-discipline to Whitecloud for the hit.

The staff later introduced that Knies suffered an upper-body harm and won’t return to the sport.

Head coach Craig Berube had no additional replace on the extent of Knies’ harm when requested by reporters post-game, solely that the staff may have a greater concept after additional analysis on Thursday.

Toronto ahead Ryan Reaves obtained a five-game suspension on Sunday for a success to the top of Edmonton Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse.