VANCOUVER, BC - APRIL 18: Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Zach Hyman (11) is kneed by Vancouver Canucks defenseman Alexander Edler (23) during their NHL game at Rogers Arena on April 18, 2021 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Canucks' Edler to have hearing for kneeing Maple Leafs' Hyman

Matt Teague
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Vancouver Canucks defenseman Alex Edler will have a hearing Monday after kneeing Toronto Maple Leafs forward Zach Hyman during Sunday's contest, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced.

Edler received a five-minute major and a game misconduct on the play. Hyman left the game and did not return.

Edler, 34, was suspended three games for a hit to the head of San Jose Sharks forward Tomas Hertl during the 2013-14 campaign. He served a two-game ban the season prior for charging then-Phoenix Coyotes netminder Mike Smith.

The Swedish blue-liner also received a two-game suspension at the 2013 world championships for kneeing Canadian forward Eric Staal.

Hyman is enjoying a breakout campaign for Toronto. The 28-year-old ranks second on the team in goals (15) and third in points (33).

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