Andrew Shaw suspended three games
Phoenix Coyotes' Mike Smith, left, makes a save on a shot by Chicago Blackhawks' Andrew Shaw (65) during the third period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series. (April 12, 2012) Credit: AP
CHICAGO -- Chicago Blackhawks rookie forward Andrew Shaw has been suspended for three games for his hit on Phoenix goalie Mike Smith in Game 2 of their opening-round playoff series.
Shaw was at a morning practice Tuesday before the suspension was announced, several hours before Game 3 in Chicago.
Smith was behind the net going after the puck when Shaw came skating in and his shoulder caught the goaltender in the head, knocking him to the ice. Smith was able to get up after about five minutes and stayed in the game. He did not practice Monday but was at a Tuesday morning skate with his status for Game 3 a game-time decision.
