Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman is facing an in-person hearing with the NHL’s Department of Player Safety after being ejected in a recent game against the Senators. Hartman was penalized for driving Ottawa star Tim Stützle’s head into the ice, an act deemed intent to injure. This incident resulted in Stützle receiving a cut on his forehead and losing his helmet. With the potential suspension, Hartman could face missing more than five games.
The altercation occurred late in the second period, resulting in a match penalty for roughing and intent to injure for Hartman. This led to a five-minute major power play for the Senators, during which they scored three goals. This is not the first time Hartman has been penalized this season, as he previously received a misconduct penalty in a game against the Panthers in December.
Hartman has had a challenging season, with reduced ice time and production. His absence will further strain the Wild, who are already missing key players like Marcus Johansson and Kirill Kaprizov. The impact of a potential suspension on the team’s performance remains to be seen.
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