Evander Kane will have a hearing with NHL Department of Player Safety on Saturday.
The San Jose Sharks forward is facing discipline for elbowing Winnipeg Jets defenseman Neal Pionk on Friday. The incident occurred with 6:58 remaining in the third period of the Sharks' 3-2 win at Bell MTS Place. Kane received a minor penalty for elbowing with 6:43 remaining. Pionk completed the game. The following grounds are being considered for supplemental discipline: elbowing. However, the Department of Player Safety retains the right to make adjustments to the infraction upon review. Kane this season was fined $5,000 for elbowing Washington Capitals defenseman Radko Gudas on Dec. 3 and was suspended three games for physical abuse of officials in a preseason game on Oct. 1.
