Los Angeles Kings forward Tanner Pearson will face the NHL's Department of Player Safety following an illegal check to the head of Edmonton Oilers defenseman Brandon Davidson.

Jon Rosen of Fox Sports West confirmed that Pearson will have a telephone hearing, meaning the suspension will be no longer than five games.

A date and time for the hearing has not yet been announced.

Pearson, 24, scored 36 points with the Kings last season.

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