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Canucks' Gudbranson to have hearing for boarding Bruins' Vatrano

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Vancouver Canucks blue-liner Erik Gudbranson will have a hearing with the NHL's Department of Player Safety regarding his hit from behind on Boston Bruins pivot Frank Vatrano.

Here is a clip of the play in question:

Gudbranson was assessed a five-minute major and game misconduct on the play. As for Vatrano, he left the contest for a short time, but was later seen on the Bruins' bench.

No official update on his status was provided at the time.

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