NHL explodes tonight: the reason is Radko Gudas - George Parros reacts immediately

Anaheim Ducks captain Radko Gudas returns to the lineup tomorrow night as the Ducks face the Toronto Maple Leafs in a much-anticipated matchup. The Czech defenseman was sidelined in the last game due to a lower-body injury, but he has now confirmed his return to TSN.

In the previous encounter on March 12, Gudas hit Maple Leafs star player Auston Matthews aggressively, which led to Matthews suffering a serious knee injury and season-ending surgery. For the incident, Gudas received a five-game suspension.

– I want to stand behind my mistakes, Gudas said after Monday morning’s practice.

Gudas has been seen walking with a knee brace in recent days, so his return to action this quickly is quite a surprise. The matchup against the Maple Leafs could very well impact his early recovery.

After Gudas’s incident, criticism was particularly directed at the Maple Leafs players’ reaction to Matthews’s injury. It is possible that the game will become explosive and retaliatory actions may be seen.

It is also noteworthy that NHL’s head of discipline George Parros will be in attendance to watch the game. His presence indicates that the league is closely monitoring the situation and is ready to intervene in case of any violations.