Kuznetsov to have hearing for actions in Capitals game

Center facing discipline for high sticking against Canucks defenseman Burroughs

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By NHL.com @NHLdotcom

Evgeny Kuznetsov will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Tuesday.

The Washington Capitals center is facing discipline for high sticking Vancouver Canucks defenseman Kyle Burroughs on Monday.
The incident occurred behind the Canucks net at 16:44 of the second period of the Capitals' 6-4 win at Capital One Arena. Kuznetsov received a minor penalty on the play. Burroughs was not injured.
The following grounds are being considered for supplemental discipline: high sticking. However, the Department of Player Safety retains the right to make adjustments to the infraction upon review.

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