New Jersey Devils right wing Timo Meier will have a hearing with the NHL's Department of Player Safety on Tuesday.
The 28-year-old is facing discipline for cross-checking Nashville Predators forward Zachary L'Heureux on Monday.
During the chippy contest, Meier was given a major penalty and game misconduct for cross-checking L'Heureux's face. The incident occurred with just under eight minutes remaining in the third period in New Jersey's 5-2 win at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.
L'Heureux gave Meier a hit in the back, prompting the Swiss forward to deliver two cross-checks. The second check caught L'Heureux up high, drawing blood from the 21-year-old.
Before the ejection, Meier picked up an assist and five shots on goal in 13 minutes and 37 seconds of ice time.
This season, Meier has recorded scored seven goals and 14 points in 23 games. He had been averaging 17 minutes and 18 seconds of ice time per game for the now 15-7-2 Devils.
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