Radko Gudas suspended five games for dirty hit on Auston Matthews
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Anaheim Ducks captain Radko Gudas has officially learned his fate from the NHL Department of Player Safety after he injured Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews.
Last night, Anaheim Ducks captain Radko Gudas was ejected from their game against the Toronto Maple Leafs after his collision with Auston Matthews.
Not only did Gudas get a five minute major, but he was tossed from the game, which automatically triggers a review from the National Hockey League Department of Player Safety.
Now, Gudas has learned his fate, and he will have to sit and watch the next five games his teammates play.
He has officially been suspended for five games for his actions against Matthews, which ended his season.
Gudas will forfeit over $100,000 USD because of his suspension.
The Maple Leafs Have Announced Auston Matthews Won't Play Again This Year
Because of Gudas' actions against Matthews, he will be unable to play for the rest of the season.
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that captain Auston Matthews sustained a Grade 3 MCL tear and quad contusion on March 12 during the second period of the team's game against the Anaheim Ducks.
Matthews will be re-evaluated in approximately two weeks. A further update will be provided at that time. He will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season. - Toronto Maple Leafs
Matthews will be re-evaluated in approximately two weeks. A further update will be provided at that time. He will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season. - Toronto Maple Leafs
He also happened to miss 15 games last year for a pair of upper body injuries.
Matthews, whom the Leafs took with the first overall pick in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, finishes the year with 53 points (27G, 26A), and his goal on Thursday night was his first in 12 games.
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