Maple Leafs' Roman Polak: Will have hearing with NHL Department of Player Safety

Polak will have a hearing Thursday with the NHL Department of Player Safety for boarding the Jackets' Oliver Bjorkstrand during Wednesday's 5-2 win.

Analysis:

Polak received a major penalty and a game misconduct for his hit on Bjorkstrand, who was unable to return to the game after going face-first into the boards. If Polak is handed a suspension by the NHL's Department of Player Safety, Alexey Marchenko or Martin Marincin will likely draw into Toronto's lineup for Thursday's game against New Jersey.