Alex Burrows is expected to face supplemental discipline for his illegal hit on the Habs' Alexei Emelin on Thursday, Nick Kypreos of Sportsnet reports.

Burrows is expected to face supplemental discipline for his illegal hit on the Habs' Alexei Emelin on Thursday, Nick Kypreos of Sportsnet reports.

Analysis:

Burrows appeared to check Emelin in the head after the defenseman attempted a shot. No penalty was called while Emelin remained down on the ice before leaving for the remainder of the period. Burrows is set to have a phone hearing with the league office Friday, and while he may be able to avoid a suspension, he could be fined for the hit.