"With just over four minutes left in the second period of the teams' game Thursday night, Gudas' left knee made contact with Matthews' left knee and sent the 28-year-old American star to the ice in pain. Gudas was given a five-minute major penalty and ejected. Matthews needed assistance from an athletic trainer and a teammate to leave the rink, and he did not return."
"Although not a repeat offender under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement, which counts supplemental discipline over the last two years, Gudas has a long rap sheet from his decade-plus NHL career. He was suspended four times between 2015 and 2019: three games for an illegal check to the head, six for interference, 10 for slashing and two for high-sticking."
"Toronto coach Craig Berube called it a dirty play, and forward Matthew Knies said Gudas has 'done a few of those before in his career.' Anaheim coach Joel Quenneville defended Gudas, saying there was no premeditation and that it was the result of reflexes."
Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas received a hearing with the NHL's Department of Player Safety regarding a knee-on-knee hit on Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews. The incident occurred late in the second period, with Gudas' left knee contacting Matthews' left knee, causing the star player to leave the game. Gudas was ejected and received a five-minute major penalty. The maximum suspension is five games due to the hearing being conducted via conference call rather than in person. Gudas has a history of supplemental discipline throughout his NHL career, having been suspended 21 games total between 2015 and 2019.
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