Charlie McAvoy will have an in-person hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on May 11.
The Boston Bruins defenseman is facing discipline for slashing Buffalo Sabres forward Zach Benson on Friday.
The incident occurred at 18:29 of the third period of the Bruins' 4-1 loss in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference First Round at TD Garden in Boston. McAvoy received a major penalty for slashing and a game misconduct on the play. Benson was assessed a minor for tripping.
Because the Bruins were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs with the loss, any suspension received by McAvoy would be enforced next season.
If the infraction might require a suspension of six games or more, the offending player is offered the opportunity to an in-person hearing.
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.
