Penguins' Bortuzzo will have hearing for hit on Devils' Jagr
Charles LeClaire / USA Today
Robert Bortuzzo could be suspended for his hit that knocked New Jersey Devils forward Jaromir Jagr out of Tuesday's game.
The Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman crushed Jagr behind Pittsburgh's net with a hit that appeared to be both late and high. Bortuzzo escaped punishment from on-ice officials, but he might not be so lucky with the NHL Department of Player Safety.
Pittsburgh defenseman Robert Bortuzzo will have a hearing for a late hit on New Jersey forward Jaromir Jagr. Day & time TBD.
— NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) December 3, 2014
Bortuzzo is averaging 14:19 time on ice - sixth among Penguins defensemen - with minimal special teams involvement in nine appearances this season. Jagr leaves the Devils in points with 15.