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    Kristy Flannery
    Kristy Flannery
    Dec 1, 2023, 13:42

    Smith's hearing is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 1.

    Smith's hearing is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 1.

    Nov 10, 2022; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils defenseman Brendan Smith (2) takes the ice prior to the game against the Ottawa Senators at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Tom Horak-USA TODAY Sports - Devils’ Brendan Smith Will Have Hearing for Slashing Flyers Forward

    PHILADELPHIA, P.A. -- New Jersey Devils defenseman Brendan Smith will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety today for slashing against Travis Konecny of the Philadelphia Flyers.

    The slash occurred near the Devils bench late in the final frame in New Jersey's 4-3 overtime win on Thursday. Smith was handed a minor penalty for slashing, which led to the Flyers tying the game with under a minute left to play. 

    After the game, Devils head coach Lindy Ruff said, "I saw a lot of good stuff from (Smith). His (penalty) killing and physicality were good. I'm going to mention one negative: We can't take the penalty at the end of the game."

    Per NHL.com, the following grounds are being considered for supplemental discipline: slashing. However, the Department of Player Safety retains the right to make adjustments to the infraction upon review.