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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:

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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