Seattle Kraken forward Jacob Melanson will have a hearing with the NHL's department of player safety regarding his illegal hit on James Hamblin of the Edmonton Oilers during Monday's pre-season game.
The incident occurred with 2:42 remaining in the second period and the Kraken ahead 2-0.
As Hamblin was skating through the neutral zone and looking to avoid Kraken defenceman Michal Kempny, Melanson delivered a hit to the head of the Oilers forward.
Melanson received a 10-minute match penalty.
Seattle added another goal in the third period to shut out Edmonton 3-0.
