Stars' Roussel to have hearing Monday for 'sucker-punch' on Sharks' Braun

Dallas Stars forward Antoine Roussel will have to answer for his untimely hit on San Jose Sharks defenseman Justin Braun during Saturday night's game.

Roussel has a hearing scheduled for Monday, according to the NHL's Department of Player Safety.

He punched Braun in a melee that ensued after the Stars winger leveled goaltender Alex Stalock.

The Stars are already without Valeri Nichushkin for another two-to-three days, and now face the prospect of being absent another forward.