BREAKING: Gary Bettman Makes a Decision on Morgan Rielly's Suspension Appeal

The NHL's commissioner Gary Bettman reached an official verdict on Margan Rielly's appeal concerning his five-game suspension.

NHL Uphelds The Department of Player Safety's Decision and Morgan Rielly Remains Suspended for Five Games

In breaking news, Gary Bettman confirmed that Rielly will need to serve a five-game suspension for his hit on Ottawa Senators' Ridley Greig after his controversial empty-net goal.

Rielly is set to return on Thursday, as the Leafs face Vegas Golden Knights.

Per Chris Johnston:

"Morgan Rielly's five-games suspension has been affirmed by NHL commissioner Gary Bettman.

He's eligible to return to the #leafs lineup on Thursday."

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Do you think Bettman made the right call?

More to come.

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