Caps F Evgeny Kuznetsov faces player safety hearing

Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov has a hearing with the NHL on Tuesday after high-sticking Vancouver Canucks defenseman Kyle Burroughs during Monday's game.

Kuznetsov faces discipline following the incident behind the Canucks' net at 16:44 of the second period during the Capitals' 6-4 home win. He received a two-minute minor penalty. Burroughs was not injured.

Kuznetsov contributed three assists in the game,