DETROIT — Blackhawks defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson will have a phone hearing with the NHL's Department of Player Safety on Monday concerning a check to the head Hjalmarsson delivered to the Blues' Ty Rattie on Saturday.



Hjalmarsson received a match penalty for the hit in the Hawks' 4-0 win. As a result of receiving the match penalty, Hjalmarsson was ejected and automatically suspended a game pending NHL review of the case.



Hjalmarsson was likely not part of the team's plans to play Sunday against the Red Wings anyway. The hit on Rattie led to a scrum on the ice between Blues and Hawks players in the third period Saturday.



A phone hearing means Hjalmarsson could face a potential suspension of up to five games and a fine of over $5,000. Hjalmarsson was suspended two games in 2010 for a hit from behind he delivered on Jason Pominville, who was then playing with the Sabres.