Guhle to have Player Safety hearing for actions in Canadiens game

Defenseman facing discipline for slashing against Flyers forward Konecny

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Kaiden Guhle will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Friday.

The Montreal Canadiens defenseman is facing discipline for slashing against Philadelphia Flyers forward Travis Konecny on Thursday.

The incident occurred at 19:55 of the second period in the Canadiens' 4-1 win at Bell Centre in Montreal. No penalty was called on the play.

The following grounds are being considered for supplemental discipline: slashing. However, the Department of Player Safety retains the right to make adjustments to the infraction upon review.

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