Eichel to have hearing for actions in Sabres game against Avalanche

Center facing discipline for illegal check to head against Soderberg

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By NHL.com @NHLdotcom

Jack Eichel will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Sunday.

The Buffalo Sabres center is facing discipline for an illegal check to the head against Colorado Avalanche forward Carl Soderberg.
The incident occurred at 14:48 of the second period in Colorado's 3-0 win at Pepsi Center. Eichel received a minor penalty for an illegal check to the head. Soderberg remained in the game.
The following grounds are being considered for supplemental discipline: illegal check to the head. However, the Department of Player Safety retains the right to make adjustments to the infraction upon review.

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