Avalanche's Johnson to have hearing for boarding Lightning's Namestnikov

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson will have a hearing Sunday for boarding Tampa Bay Lightning forward Vladislav Namestnikov, the NHL's Department of Player Safety announced.

Johnson slashed and shoved Namestnikov into the end boards late in the second period Saturday, just after Namestnikov was turned away by Jonathan Bernier on an odd-man rush.

Johnson received a slashing minor, a five-minute major for boarding, and a game misconduct on the play.

Namestnikov was able to stay in the game, finishing with the third-most ice-time among Lightning forwards, logging 18:05.