Ryan Reaves suspended 1 game for hit on Motte

The NHL has suspended Vegas Golden Knights forward Ryan Reaves one game for his hit to Vancouver Canucks forward Tyler Motte's head during Game 7 Friday, the league announced.

Here's a look at the play that got Reaves ejected from the game:

Ryan Reaves was assessed a 5 minute major penalty and a game misconduct for this hit on Tyler Motte.#NHLonSN pic.twitter.com/t4utvvRWrl

- Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) September 5, 2020

Motte exited the game briefly but eventually returned. Reaves received a five-minute major penalty and a game misconduct for the hit.

The 33-year-old has played a vital role on the Golden Knights' fourth-line this postseason, collecting four assists and adding a league-leading 74 hits. He was also suspended once before in 2016 for boarding.

Vegas will take on the Dallas Stars in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final Sunday night at 8 p.m. ET.

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