Gourde to have Player Safety hearing for actions in Kraken game

Forward facing discipline for charging Oilers defenseman Ekholm

Yanni-Gourde

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

The Seattle Kraken forward is facing discipline for charging Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm. 

The incident occurred with 3:34 remaining in the third period of the Kraken’s 4-2 loss on Thursday. 

Gourde received a five-minute major for charging. Eckholm received a two-minute minor for roughing against Gourde. 

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

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