Ryan Reaves of the Toronto Maple Leafs has been suspended for five games following a high hit on Edmonton Oilers' Darnell Nurse, which resulted in a significant injury. The incident occurred during the second period of a recent game, leading to Nurse receiving medical attention on the ice.

Reaves' suspension will cost him over $35,000 in salary. Teammates and coaches expressed concern for Nurse, highlighting his importance to the Oilers. This marks Reaves' third suspension in his NHL career, raising questions about player safety and the consequences of aggressive play.