One of the Florida Panthers' top defensemen could miss time after an ugly hit in Game 4 against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Aaron Ekblad will be getting a call from the NHL’s Department of Player Safety following his actions in Game 4.

This just in, NHL Player Safety has scheduled a hearing with Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad following his illegal ...

Florida Panthers defenceman Aaron Ekblad will have a phone hearing with the NHL's Department of Player Safety over a hit to the head of Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel during his team's 4-2 ...

Minutes away from evening the series, the Lightning's season just took a chaotic turn following a brutal Game 4 loss to the ...

Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper voiced his frustration over the events taking place in Game 4 against the Florida ...

Aaron Ekblad leveled Brandon Hagel with a high hit near the boards midway through the second period, catching the Lightning ...

Technically, that’s true. Realistically, it feels like the end is near. The Lightning were down 3-0 to Florida last season ...

Brandon Hagel went to the locker room in the second period of the Tampa Bay Lightning's playoff game against the Florida ...

The Florida Panthers laced them up at home again this evening, stunning the Tampa Bay Lightning, who seemed to be in control ...

Brandon Hagel went to the locker room in the second period of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s playoff game against the Florida ...

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel, in his first game back from a suspension, left Monday's action after a high hit ...