Stars' Eakin to have hearing for hit on Lundqvist

As he expected, Dallas Stars forward Cody Eakin will have a hearing with the NHL's Department of Player Safety on Friday.

Eakin will face the music in regards to his hit on New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist during his club's 2-0 loss Thursday night.

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Eakin leveled Lundqvist as he came out to play the puck behind his net. The 25-year-old was assessed a five-minute major for charging and a game misconduct on the play.

Lundqvist left the game briefly following the hit, but returned to the crease shortly after.