Sabres’ Clifton to have hearing with NHL Department of Player Safety for hit on Hischier

Watch as New Jersey Devils captain Nico Hischier is shaken up and needs attention from the Devils' trainer after taking a hit to the head from Buffalo Sabres defenceman Connor Clifton. Clifton was assessed a match penalty on the play.

Buffalo Sabres defenceman Connor Clifton will have a hearing with the NHL’s Department of Player Safety for his illegal hit on New Jersey Devils captain Nico Hischier in Friday’s game, the league announced.

With just over four minutes remaining in the first period, Clifton hit Hischier up high near the boards and was assessed a match penalty after a review.

Hischier exited the contest for the remainder of the first frame before returning in the second.

The Devils would go on to win the game 5-4.

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