There is a question as to whether Eric Gryba’s hit on Lars Eller was legal, given there may have been direct contact to the head. As Canadiens Head Coach Michel Therrien predicted, the league will take a look and speak to the Senators defenseman.
The league will have to make a decision quickly, as the Canadiens and Senators play Game 2 Friday at 7 p.m. at the Bell Centre. More to come as this story develops.