Marchand to have Player Safety hearing for actions in Bruins game

Forward facing discipline for slew-footing Canucks defenseman Ekman-Larsson

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By NHL.com @NHLdotcom

Brad Marchand will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Monday.

The Boston Bruins forward is facing discipline for slew-footing Vancouver Canucks defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson.
The incident occurred at 1:08 of the first period in the Bruins' 3-2 win against the Canucks at TD Garden on Sunday. No penalty was called on the play. Ekman-Larsson remained in the game.
The following grounds are being considered for supplemental discipline: slew-footing. However, the Department of Player Safety retains the right to make adjustments to the infraction upon review.

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