Panthers' Matheson to have hearing for hit on Canucks' Pettersson
Florida Panthers defenseman Mike Matheson will have a hearing with the NHL's Department of Player Safety on Monday for interference/ unsportsmanlike conduct on Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson, the department announced Sunday.
Pettersson was forced from Saturday's game after taking a big hit from Matheson behind the Panthers' goal in the third period. The 19-year-old subsequently missed the final 16 minutes of the game.
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Luckily for the club, the rookie phenom was feeling "a little better" after a night of rest.
Just followed with Jim Benning. Said Pettersson seems to be feeling "a little better." Had a good night's sleep anyway.
— Patrick Johnston (@risingaction) October 14, 2018
Pettersson has gotten off to a blistering start this season, recording five goals and eight points in five games, including the Canucks' opening tally on Saturday night.