Blues forward Reaves faces discipline hearing

Statement from the NHL.

Ryan Reaves

St. Louis Blues forward Ryan Reaves will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Wednesday for an incident with San Jose Sharks defenseman Matt Tennyson during a game Monday at Scottrade Center.

The incident occurred at 8:37 of the first period. Reaves was assessed a five-minute major for boarding and a game misconduct. Tennyson left the game and did not return.

San Jose won the game 6-3.

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