Hodgson to have Player Safety hearing for actions in Senators game

Forward facing discipline for boarding/charging against Kings defenseman Clarke

Hodgson OTT player safety hearing 10-30.-26

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By NHL.com
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Hayden Hodgson will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Safety on Friday.

The Ottawa Senators forward is facing discipline for boarding/charging against Los Angeles Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke on Thursday.

The incident occurred at 11:15 of the second period of the Senators' 6-5 loss at Crypto.com Arena. Hodgson received a major penalty for boarding and a game misconduct. 

Clarke did not return.

The following grounds are being considered for supplemental discipline: boarding/charging. However, the Department of Player Safety retains the right to make adjustments to the infraction upon review.

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