Malkin to have Player Safety hearing for actions in Penguins game

Forward facing discipline for cross-checking against Predators defenseman Borowiecki

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By NHL.com @NHLdotcom

Evgeni Malkin will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Monday.

The Pittsburgh Penguins forward is facing discipline for cross-checking against Nashville Predators defenseman Mark Borowiecki.
The incident occurred at the end of the second period of Pittsburgh's 3-2 overtime win at PPG Paints Arena on Sunday.
Malkin was assessed a double-minor penalty for high sticking. Borowiecki did not play in the third period.
The following grounds are being considered for supplemental discipline: cross-checking. However, the Department of Player Safety retains the right to make adjustments to the infraction upon review.

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