Pezzetta to have Player Safety hearing for actions in Canadiens game

Forward facing discipline for illegal check to head of Capitals forward Oshie

4.17 Pezzetta MTL safety hearing

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By NHL.com @NHLdotcom

Michael Pezzetta will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Monday.

The Montreal Canadiens forward is facing discipline for an illegal check to the head of Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie.
The incident occurred at 15:44 of the third period of the Canadiens' 8-4 loss at Bell Centre in Montreal.
Pezzetta was assessed a minor penalty for illegal check to the head.
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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