Arizona Coyotes forward Josh Archibald will have a hearing Friday for his hit to the head of Nashville Predators forward Ryan Hartman, the NHL's Department of Player Safety announced.
The hit occurred late in the second period of Thursday night's contest. Archibald was assessed a two-minute minor for an illegal check to the head.
Hartman immediately went to the Predators' dressing room to be assessed following the hit. He returned for the third period but played just two shifts.
The 24-year-old has been a steady contributor for the Predators this season, posting five goals and nine points in 19 games. Archibald has gone pointless in nine contests.
