Nikita Kucherov will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Saturday.

The Tampa Bay Lightning forward is facing discipline for boarding Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Markus Nutivaara in the third period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference First Round.

The incident occurred with 4:26 remaining in the Lightning's 5-1 loss. Kucherov received a minor penalty for tripping, a major penalty for boarding, and a game misconduct.

Kucherov led the NHL with 128 points (41 goals, 87 assists) this season. Tampa Bay trails the best-of-7 playoff series 2-0 with Game 3 at Columbus on Sunday. He does not have a point in the two games.

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.