Ducks’ Gudas Ejected for Knee-on-Knee Hit on Matthews

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas was ejected from a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs after a knee-on-knee collision with Auston Matthews, resulting in a five-minute major penalty that was upheld upon review. Matthews, who had just ended a 12-game goal drought, was ruled out for the remainder of the game due to a lower-body injury. Gudas is known for his physical style of play, having recorded over 100 hits in nearly every season of his 14-year NHL career. The Maple Leafs were on an eight-game losing streak before this match.

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