Andrew Shaw levels Coyotes’ Mike Smith; Gets Ejected

Posted by on April 14th, 2012




Chicago Blackhawks winger Andrew Shaw drew a game misconduct penalty after delivering a blow to the head against Phoenix Coyotes’ goaltender Mike Smith. Whether or not he intended to hit Smith NBC Sports Network analyst Jeremy Roenick suggests Shaw is in line for a suspension according to NHL rules on hits to the head. Phoenix took advantage of the powerplay and are currently tied 3-3 in overtime.

Update: Chicago wins 4-3 in overtime on Bryan Bickell’s second goal of the night.

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  • stephen.bochanski%villanova.ed

    Smith faking or not, you are NOT allowed to drill the goalie like that.  Smith had the puck and Shaw had plenty of time to not only see that, but to position himself to avoid making that much contact.  This play happens a lot, but rarely does a skater make as much of a knuckleheaded play as Shaw did.

  • Defensemn1

    Incidental “head to head” contact.  It even appears that Shaw tried to avoid the body contact.  Should not have been a penalty.  Later in the game Smith reaches out and cross checks Toews and Toews gets the penalty for goalie interference.  Come on, poor officiating!

  • bernie

    I think if goalies want to be able to go behind the net they should be treated like any other player and hits and hits are part of the game  I think the nhl should change the rule

    • http://www.facebook.com/people/John-Alexander/100002919962760 John Alexander

      Until they change the rule, it’s a penalty. 

  • Lick’em

    So injured he stayed in the game, and the emmy for best tv drama goes to……..

  • KERRIAL2

    THE GOALIE DID A GREAT FLOP JOB. SHOULD HAVE BEEN PENALIZED. I DONT LIKE HEAD SHOTS, BUT HE STUCK HIS HEAD IN THERE TO DELIBERATLY RECIEVE THE SHOT.  SHAW WAS TRYING TO AVOID HIT. A DELIBERATE HEAD SHOT IS LIKE THAT GOON IN NASHVILLE DELIVERED. 

  • Kjr29085

    He left the net to play the puck. He also lowered his head to play the puck he is fair game behind the net also from midget hockey and forward you are told to keep your head up to be able to see what’s going on around you.

  • Tginok9

    Mike, try goaltending. Actually, try thinking too. Moron

  • Mike Leek

    Stay in the net and you won’t have this problem, by the way nice acting

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