Tony DeAngelo will have a phone hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Wednesday.
The Philadelphia Flyers defenseman is facing discipline for spearing against Tampa Bay Lightning forward Corey Perry on Tuesday. The incident occurred in front of the Lightning net at 17:20 of the third period of Tampa Bay's 5-2 win at Amalie Arena. DeAngelo received a five-minute major and a game misconduct on the play. Perry was able to finish the game. The following grounds are being considered for supplemental discipline: spearing. However, the Department of Player Safety retains the right to make adjustments to the infraction upon review.
