Senators forward Stone to have Player Safety hearing

Ottawa Senators forward Mark Stone will have a hearing Monday with the NHL Department of Player Safety for an illegal check to the head of Detroit Red Wings forward Landon Ferraro during a 5-3 Detroit win Saturday at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa.

Stone received a minor penalty for the illegal check, which took place at 11:08 of the second period.

Ferraro later returned in the second period.

The following grounds are being considered for supplemental discipline: illegal check to the head.