NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs-Ottawa Senators at Toronto Maple Leafs - Source: Imagn

"Chop his legs off next time": Paul Bissonnette roused as Maple Leafs goalie hacks and boulders Ridly Greig

Modified Apr 23, 2025 15:49 GMT

NHL analyst Paul Bissonnette issued some strong words regarding Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz’s hacking of Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig.

During the second period of the Leafs-Senators Game 2 showdown in their opening-round series, Stolarz hacked away at Greig for invading the crease.

Here’s a look at the exchange between the Maple Leafs netminder and the Senators’ forward:

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The back-and-forth struggle between Stolarz and Greig prompted Bissonnette to laud the Maple Leafs goalie, stating on X:

“The Carpenter handles his own business. Chop his legs off next time. That’s your paint. “

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Stolarz and Greig got coincidental minor penalties for the exchange. The Maple Leafs goaltender got two minutes for interference while Greig got two for roughing.

The altercation is just another example of how physical the Leafs-Senators series has gotten, especially in light of the extracurricular activity toward the end of Game 1 on Sunday night.

Ottawa Senators’ lack of discipline proves costly against Maple Leafs

The Ottawa Senators' physical play has gotten in the way of scoring goals against Toronto - Source: Imagn

The Ottawa Senators have shown a lack of discipline in the first two games against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

The Senators took 38 penalty minutes in Game 1, resulting in three power-play goals by the Leafs. The vaunted Toronto power play struck on three separate occasions, putting the game out of reach when the Senators still had a chance to get back into the contest.

In Game 2, the Senators continued racking up the penalty minutes, surrendering yet another power play goal in the first period to John Tavares.

The Senators cannot hope to get back into the series taking the number of penalties they have thus far. The Leafs’ four power play goals in two games have proven far too costly for the Senators.

While the Senators’ strong physical play has been an asset, their lack of discipline has been a liability.

If the Senators fall into a 2-0 hole after Tuesday night, Game 3 could feature a desperate team looking to salvage their season in front of their hometown fans.

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Nestor is an NHL and MLB writer at Sportskeeda with over 10 years of experience. Growing up in Toronto, he became an avid Maple Leafs and Blue Jays fan, but also admires the New York Islanders and Los Angeles Dodgers for their dominance in the 80s. Holding an Economics and Education major, Nestor’s passion for writing and sporting events led him to take up reporting about the sport professionally.

Nestor credits the Leafs’ playoff runs in the early '90s as having a lasting impact on him. His favorite players are Doug Gilmour and Mike Bossy, as he feels they were tough, talented leaders, while Pat Burns is his favorite coach of all time for always preaching a fast-paced game.

Growing up in Canada, it was natural for Nestor to become interested in ice hockey and he played Minor Hockey as a teenager, which has given him a unique perspective on the sport. Nestor has mastered the art of how to best present facts and he also has a knack for knowing which sources can be trusted, and which can't for stories.

When he is not writing about Canada’s national passion, Nestor enjoys running and hiking.

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