Mikhail Sergachev in hot water over brutal hit on Mitch Marner

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev will have to pay for his hit on Toronto Maple Leafs’ Mitch Marner, but will it be with actual money or a suspension?

During the first period of last night’s game, Sergachev laid an absolutely brutal head shot on Marner, costing the Maple Leafs’ forward a clear cut breakaway and earning Sergachev a penalty for targeting the head.

Now, the NHL’s Department of Player Safety has called Sergachev for a hearing, later today, which could result in a fine or a suspension.

The Russian blue liner is not considered a repeat offender, he who only dealt with a fine in the past, having to pay close to $2,500 for cross-checking Buffalo Sabres’ Johan Larsson back in 2018.

According to Marner, Sergachev apologized to him for the brutal hit.

Let’s see how the NHL makes him pay.