Anaheim Ducksdefenseman Radko Gudas will have a disciplinary hearing on Friday, March 13, for hisknee-on-knee hitthat injured Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews.
Matthews, who was also the captain of thegold medal-winning U.S. Olympic team, left the game after the hit at 15:47 of the second period on Thursday night. He was unable to put weight on his left leg.
Gudas received a five-minute major and a game misconduct.
Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube called it a "dirty play" and said Matthews would be looked at on Friday.
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Gudas has been suspended four times in the NHL for a total of 21 games, including a10-game suspension in 2017 for slashing.
He delivered a hard, but clean, hit thatinjured Sidney Crosby at the Olympics. The Pittsburgh Penguins captain has yet to return.
Will Radko Gudas be suspended?
Yes, the NHL has scheduled a hearing for the Ducks captain and will factor in his disciplinary history. It's a phone hearing, so the maximum would be five games.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Radko Gudas faces suspension hearing for kneeing Auston Matthews
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