The Toronto Maple Leafs were once again in the middle of controversy after a questionable hit Wednesday night. However, this time it was forward Matthew Knies who received a check from Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Zach Whitecloud.

The play occurred with 12:01 left in the second period, as Knies was crossing the neutral zone with the puck when Whitecloud appeared to leave his feet, appearing to make contact with the 22-year-old’s chin and forcing Knies to leave the match. .

Knies immediately went to the Toronto bench as his teammates came to his defense, including defenseman Simon Benoit, who took Whitecloud to the ice.

Benoit received a four-minute penalty for roughing and Whitecloud received the same call for two minutes.

Officials reviewed the play for a major penalty, but did not issue any further discipline to Whitecloud for the hit.

The Maple Leafs did not provide an immediate update on Knies’ status following his arrival in the locker room.

Toronto forward Ryan Reaves received a five-game suspension Sunday for a hit to the head of Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse.