Shaw suspended 2 games for actions in Wild game

Forward disciplined for kneeing against Svechnikov of Sharks

Mason Shaw suspended two games for kneeing

By NHL Public Relations
@PR_NHL

NEW YORK - - Minnesota Wild forward Mason Shaw has been suspended for two games, without pay, for kneeing San Jose Sharks forward Evgeny Svechnikov during NHL Game No. 532 in San Jose on Thursday, Dec. 22, the National Hockey League's Department of Player Safety announced today.

The incident occurred at 12:10 of the second period. Shaw was assessed a major penalty for kneeing and game misconduct.
Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and, based on his average annual salary, Shaw will forfeit $8,108.10. The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.

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