Golden Knights' Nicolas Roy to have hearing with NHL

Field Level Media|published: Fri 9th May, 13:57 2025

NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs-Edmonton Oilers at Vegas Golden Knights

May 6, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center Nicolas Roy (10) attempts to deflect the puck towards Edmonton Oilers goaltender Calvin Pickard (30) during the third period of game one of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Vegas Golden Knights forward Nicolas Roy will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Friday, one day after cross-checking Trent Frederic of the Edmonton Oilers.

Roy received a five-minute major and a game misconduct at 5:37 of overtime during the Golden Knights' 5-4 loss to the Oilers on Thursday in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinal series in Las Vegas. Edmonton holds a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series heading into Game 3 on Saturday in Edmonton.

Roy attempted to play the puck while it was airborne but made contact with Frederic's head instead, resulting in a laceration for the Oilers forward.

Frederic briefly exited the game before making a quick return to the ice. Edmonton, however, failed to capitalize on the ensuing five-minute power play.

Roy, 28, has failed to record a point and owns a minus-4 rating over the first two games of this series.

He totaled 31 points (15 goals, 16 assists) in 71 games during the regular season.

A Stanley Cup winner with Vegas, Roy has recorded 166 points (68 goals, 98 assists) in 369 career games with the Carolina Hurricanes and Golden Knights.

--Field Level Media