Sens' Claesson will have hearing for check to head on Bruins' Acciari
Greg M. Cooper / USA Today Sports
Ottawa Senators defenseman Fredrik Claesson will have a hearing Thursday for an illegal check to the head on Boston Bruins forward Noel Acciari, the NHL announced.
Here's a look at the play in question:
Hit on Acciari pic.twitter.com/8d55SBk2Pl
— Marina Molnar (@mkmolnar) December 28, 2017
Claesson was assessed a match penalty for the hit, which triggers an automatic one-game suspension.
He also fought Tim Schaller after the blow, earning 25 total minutes in penalties.
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