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Islanders' Martin faces hearing Wednesday for kneeing Stars' Daley

Jerome Miron / Reuters

New York Islanders forward Matt Martin will have a hearing with the NHL's Department of Player Safety on Wednesday for kneeing Dallas Stars defenseman Trevor Daley on Tuesday night.

Martin was given a five-minute major penalty and a game misconduct for the hit. 

Daley left the game and did not return. Head coach Lindy Ruff said Daley could be out for weeks as a result.

Martin's hearing will be conducted over the phone, according to John Shannon of Sportsnet.

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