Chicago forward Andrew Shaw was assessed a five minute major and a game misconduct for delivering a headbutt to New York's Brock Nelson in last night's 4-1 win over the Islanders .
It was expected that Shaw would receive some supplemental discipline from the league for the hit, but word has come down from Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman that Shaw won't be getting a call from 6th Avenue today.
No further supplemental discipline for Andrew Shaw (CHI). Headbutt last night.
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) March 18, 2015
The issue with Shaw is the replays aren't great...ref on-ice called it game misconduct, not match. That report is the foundation.
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) March 18, 2015
Here's the play, which happened during the second period with the Blackhawks up 2-0. Shaw and Nelson were tied up in the corner when Shaw dips his head and then pushes his helmet up into Nelson's chin and/or nose. As Friedman notes, the camera angle is behind Nelson, so it's not 100% clear.
Shaw was whistled immediately, skated to the penalty box and then left for the locker room. The Islanders were given a five-minute power play on which they recorded one whole shot on net. Way to capitalize, guys.
Surely there is some vast conspiracy to screw the Islanders, a suburban, non Original Six team even punching bags are allowed to beat up on occasion. Or the Department of Player Safety decided Shaw's attack was a few degrees below what the Junkyard Dog used to do and figured five and a game was enough. Or...
Maybe Andrew Shaw told player safety he just sneezed on Nelson. Can't remember a non-fight head butt getting no fine or suspension.
— Arthur Staple (@StapeNewsday) March 18, 2015
With the Islanders on a four game losing streak with three days between games, this will definitely be met with calm and rational discussion.