Elevate your local knowledge

Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!

Select Region

Selecting your primary region ensures you get the stories that matter to you first.

Canadiens Shaw to face hearing with NHL after boarding Caps’ Hobbs

CP8280493
Montreal Canadiens\' Andrew Shaw skates away after checking Washington Capitals\' Connor Hobbs into the boards during second period NHL pre-season hockey action Tuesday, September 27, 2016 in Montreal. Shaw will have a hearing with the NHL to determine if a fine or suspension is warranted after boarding a Washington Capitals player during a pre-season game, the league\'s department of player safety announced Wednesday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Montreal Canadiens forward Andrew Shaw will have a hearing with the NHL to determine if a fine or suspension is warranted after boarding a Washington Capitals player during a pre-season game, the league’s department of player safety announced Wednesday.

Shaw, acquired in the off-season from the Chicago Blackhawks, checked Connor Hobbs into the boards from behind at 17:50 of the second period on Tuesday night. He then fought with the Capitals’ Nathan Walker. Shaw was handed a five-minute boarding penalty as well as a fighting major, a misconduct and a game misconduct.

The hearing is set for Thursday.

News from © The Canadian Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Join the Conversation!

Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community?

Create a free account

The Canadian Press

The Canadian Press is Canada's trusted news source and leader in providing real-time, bilingual multimedia stories across print, broadcast and digital platforms.

Related Articles