Gourde to have hearing for actions in Lightning game against Hurricanes

Center facing discipline for illegal check to head against Staal

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By NHL.com @NHLdotcom

Yanni Gourde will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Friday.

The Tampa Bay Lightning forward is facing discipline for an illegal check to the head against Carolina Hurricanes forward Jordan Staal.
The incident occurred at 14:09 of the first period in Tampa Bay's 6-3 win at PNC Arena. Gourde received a match penalty. Staal returned at the start of the second period.
The following grounds are being considered for supplemental discipline: illegal check to head. However, the Department of Player Safety retains the right to make adjustments to the infraction upon review.

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