TAMPA, FL - APRIL 10: Nikita Kucherov #86 of the Tampa Bay Lightning reacts as members of the Columbus Blue Jackets celebrate at the end of Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on April 10, 2019 in Tampa, Florida.

Kucherov to have hearing for hit late in Game 2

Josh Wegman
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Nikita Kucherov will have a hearing with the Department of Player Safety on Saturday for his hit on a defenseless Markus Nutivaara on Friday night.

The Tampa Bay Lightning superstar was assessed a two-minute minor for tripping, a five-minute major for boarding, and a game misconduct for his hit in the waning minutes of the Blue Jackets' 5-1 victory in Game 2.

Kucherov has never been suspended in his career, but any prolonged absence would be a devastating blow to the Lightning's chances in the postseason.

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