4.9 Cizikas NYI

Casey Cizikas will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Saturday.

The New York Islanders forward is facing discipline for boarding Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brendan Smith.
The incident occurred 20 seconds into the third period of the Islanders' 2-1 win at PNC Arena on Friday. Cizikas was assessed a minor penalty for boarding.
Smith left the game and did not return. Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour did not have an update after the game.
The following grounds are being considered for supplemental discipline: boarding. However, the Department of Player Safety retains the right to make adjustments to the infraction upon review.