{"id":517117,"date":"2026-03-22T19:18:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-22T19:18:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/517117\/"},"modified":"2026-03-22T19:18:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-22T19:18:14","slug":"nick-suzuki-not-expected-to-face-nhl-discipline-after-ejection-vs-islanders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/517117\/","title":{"rendered":"Nick Suzuki not expected to face NHL discipline after ejection vs. Islanders"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Photo credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

We all loved what we saw from the Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki last night against the New York Islanders.<\/p>\n

Suzuki was ejected last night because he refused to get pushed around and because he immediately came to the defense of his teammates.<\/p>\n

An ejection can often lead to a fine or even a suspension, but in this case, all indications are that the captain will avoid any further discipline.<\/p>\n

Things got heated late in the game between the Montreal Canadiens and Patrick Roy’s Islanders<\/p>\n

At the Bell Centre, the tension indeed rose a notch in the third period.<\/p>\n

Gradually, the game was slipping away from the visitors and frustration took over.<\/p>\n

Mathew Barzal decided to go directly after Nick Suzuki in the corner of the rink.<\/p>\n

Seeing number 14 of the Montreal Canadiens in the middle of a scrum is a very rare event, but fans seemed to love it.<\/p>\n

Kaiden Guhle immediately reacted as well, coming to support his captain near the boards.<\/p>\n

Despite a long shift on the ice, the defenseman eventually dropped the gloves in front of Anders Lee.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Mathew Barzal kept inviting Nick Suzuki to settle things.<\/p>\n

Faced with this provocation, the Canadiens player kept his composure, but he was still ejected.<\/p>\n

Without hesitation, the referees indeed sent Nick Suzuki and Mathew Barzal to the locker room.<\/p>\n

Nick Suzuki was assessed a 10-minute misconduct during the late-game sequence against the Islanders.<\/p>\n

Today, we learn that this decision was purely to prevent any further escalation at the end of the game.<\/p>\n

Behind the scenes, information clearly indicates that this case is completely closed.<\/p>\n

This morning, Montreal Canadiens fans can breathe easy and be fully reassured.<\/p>\n

Logically, the National Hockey League will not issue any suspension or fine for this sequence.<\/p>\n

Historically, the Department of Player Safety fully understands the preventive context of an ejection.<\/p>\n

For the next game, head coach Martin St-Louis will be able to count on his captain’s presence.<\/p>\n

Nick Suzuki acted like a true leader by refusing to lose control in front of Mathew Barzal.<\/p>\n

With this loss, the New York Islanders head home with a lot of frustration.<\/p>\n

In the end, the Montreal Canadiens organization greatly appreciates the solidarity shown by Kaiden Guhle.<\/p>\n

Previously on Montreal Hockey Fanatics<\/p>\n

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Nick Suzuki not expected to face NHL discipline after ejection vs. Islanders<\/p>\n

Did the referee make the right decision in ejecting Nick Suzuki from the game?<\/p>\n

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