The New York Ranger who received a 10-game NHL suspension for attacking an official in 2014 was Daniel Carcillo. The incident occurred during a playoff game against the Montreal Canadiens, when Carcillo confronted linesman Scott Driscoll and made physical contact with him near the boards.
The NHL’s disciplinary decision reflected the seriousness of physically interfering with an on-ice official. Carcillo was known throughout his career as an aggressive forward and enforcer, but the league’s rules impose especially severe penalties for abuse of officials because officials must be able to control games without intimidation or retaliation.
Carcillo joined the Rangers during the 2013–14 season after playing for several other NHL teams, including the Philadelphia Flyers and Chicago Blackhawks. The suspension came during New York’s playoff run and forced the team to play without him for a significant portion of the postseason. A common mix-up is confusing this incident with Carcillo’s other suspensions, including penalties for fighting or illegal hits. The 2014 official-related punishment was specifically a 10-game suspension.