NHL Hockey 8-Hour Briefing

Last updated: March 14, 2026, 3:57 AM ET

NHL Disciplinary Action

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas suspended five games by the NHL for a knee-on-knee hit that ended Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews' season. The Department of Player Safety ruled the deliberate and dangerous play warranted the maximum penalty for an in-game incident.