Oleksiak to have hearing for actions in Kraken game

Defenseman facing discipline for illegal check to head against Capitals defenseman Alexeyev

12-10 Oleksiak SEA DPS hearing

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By NHL.com @NHLdotcom

Jamie Oleksiak will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Saturday.

The Seattle Kraken defenseman is facing discipline for an illegal check to the head of Washington Capitals defenseman Alexander Alexeyev on Friday.
The incident occurred at 9:48 of the second period of the Kraken's 4-1 loss at Capital One Arena in Washington. Oleksiak was assessed a match penalty on the play. Alexeyev left the game with an upper-body injury.
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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