Bruins’ Lauzon to have hearing for hit to head of Coyotes’ Stepan

Jeremy Lauzon would be given a match penalty for this hit to the head on Derek Stepan.

Boston Bruins defenceman Jeremy Lauzon will have a hearing after delivering a hit to the head on Arizona Coyotes forward Derek Stepan.

The incident occurred late in the first period when Lauzon caught Stepan with a high hit against the boards after the Coyotes centre delivered a pass. Stepan was shaken up on the play but did return during the second period.

Lauzon was assessed a five-minute major and match penalty after a review determined that the 22-year-old caught Stepan with a check to the head. In seven games this season, Lauzon has one goal.

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