Lucic to face hearing for sucker-punching Sherwood

Calgary Flames forward Milan Lucic will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Sunday for sucker-punching Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kole Sherwood on Saturday.

Lucic took exception to Sherwood jabbing at a loose puck under goaltender David Rittich. The whistle had not been blown at the time Sherwood attempted to jam home the rebound.

Lucic landed the initial blow, then got in a few more shots as he trampled Sherwood to the ice. He was handed a double minor for roughing on the play.

Sherwood left the game to undergo concussion protocol but eventually returned.

Lucic entered the evening sitting third in the NHL with 26 penalty minutes.