Niederreiter to have Player Safety hearing for actions in Hurricanes game

Forward facing discipline for slashing Capitals forward Jonsson-Fjallby

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By NHL.com @NHLdotcom

Nino Niederreiter will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Saturday.

The Carolina Hurricanes forward is facing discipline for slashing Washington Capitals forward Axel Jonsson-Fjallby.
The incident occurred at 13:50 of the first period during the Hurricanes' 4-3 shootout loss at Capital One Center on Friday. Niederreiter was assessed a minor penalty for slashing.
The following grounds are being considered for supplemental discipline: slashing. However, the Department of Player Safety retains the right to make adjustments to the infraction upon review.

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