Calgary Flames defenseman Dennis Wideman has been suspended pending a hearing with the NHL next week, according to ESPN's Pierre LeBrun & multiple reports.
Wideman crosschecked a linesman during Calgary's 2-1 home loss to the Predators on Wednesday night, a hit Wideman said was unintentional.
Wideman had just taken a hit from Nashville winger Miikka Salomaki and was skating toward the Flames' bench when he leveled linesman Don Henderson from behind, sending Henderson to the ice and against the boards.
Wideman was not penalized for the move.
He said after the game that he was distracted after the Salomaki hit and unintentionally collided with Henderson.