Lilleberg Awaits Hearing for Compher Interference

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Emil Lilleberg is set to have a hearing with the NHL's Department of Player Safety for an interference penalty against Detroit Red Wings forward J.T. Compher. The incident took place during the second period of the Red Wings' 2-0 victory over the Lightning, with Lilleberg penalized for making high contact with Compher's head and neck after he had passed the puck, which sparked further altercations between the teams. The date and time for Lilleberg's hearing are yet to be determined. Lilleberg, in his second NHL season, currently leads the Lightning with 76 penalty minutes and has 11 assists in 45 games. The Lightning, standing fourth in the Atlantic Division, have lost their last three games and will face the Chicago Blackhawks next.