Canucks’ Kassian to have hearing for Dillon hit

Zack Kassian's boarding penalty on Brenden Dillon in the first period of the Canucks vs Stars game is sure to draw the attention of the league offices, as Kassian was ejected and threw his helmet on the ice.

Vancouver Canucks forward Zack Kassian will have a hearing Friday for his hit on Dallas Stars defenceman Brenden Dillon during Thursday’s game in Dallas.

Kassian received a major penalty for boarding and a game misconduct for the hit, which happened with 1:30 left in the first period.

Dillon remained in the game and the Stars ended up with a 6-1 win over the Canucks.

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