Matthews to have Player Safety hearing for actions in Maple Leafs game

Forward facing discipline for cross-checking Sabres defenseman Dahlin

Matthews cross-check DOPS hearing

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By NHL.com @NHLdotcom

Auston Matthews will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Monday.

The Toronto Maple Leafs forward is facing discipline for cross-checking Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin.
The incident occurred with 5:05 remaining in the third period of the Maple Leafs' 5-2 loss at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, Ontario, on Sunday. Matthews and Dahlin each was assessed a minor for cross-checking on the play.
The following grounds are being considered for supplemental discipline: cross-checking. However, the Department of Player Safety retains the right to make adjustments to the infraction upon review.

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