Flyers' Rinaldo offered in-person hearing for boarding Penguins' Letang
Eric Hartline / USA Today
Philadelphia Flyers forward Zac Rinaldo has a date with the NHL's Department of Player Safety. Again.
Philadelphia's Zac Rinaldo has been offered an in-person hearing for boarding/charging on Pittsburgh's Kris Letang. Date and time TBD.
— NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) January 21, 2015
Rinaldo hit defenseman Kris Letang from behind Tuesday night, causing the Pittsburgh Penguins' defenseman to leave the game. Letang didn't return and went through concussion protocol. His status will be updated Wednesday, Penguins head coach Mike Johnston said.
Rinaldo was seemingly in a lighthearted mood after the game, which the Flyers won, and you can read his postgame comments in the post below. A repeat offender, he's facing a suspension of six games or more.
Here's the hit, in case you missed it: