VGK F Howden to have hearing Wednesday for hit to the head of Tanev
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Vegas Golden Knights forward Brett Howden will have a hearing with the league's department of player safety on Wednesday for an illegal check to the head of Seattle Kraken forward Brandon Tanev.
Howden was received a match penalty, carrying a five-minute major and in addition ejected from his team's opener for the hit Tuesday night.
Tanev did not return after the hit, which came six minutes into the third period. The Golden Knights did not allow a goal on the ensuing power play, eventually earning a 4-1 win.
Howden, 25, had an assist in the opening game before his ejection. He had six goals and 13 points in 54 games last season, while picking up 55 penalty minutes. He had five goals and 10 points in 22 playoff games with Vegas.
Tanev was minus-1 in the opener prior to exiting as a result of Howden's hit. He had a career-high 16 goals and 35 points in 82 games last season.