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Chicago Blackhawks forward Andrew Shaw was suspended one game and fined $5,000 on Wednesday after a penalty-box outburst in which he used a homophobic slur in a rant directed at game officials. "While Mr. Shaw was both apologetic and remorseful for both the offensive comments and the inappropriate gesture directed at the on-ice officials, he must be held accountable for his actions," said NHL Vice President of Hockey Operations Colin Campbell. Shaw had been unrepentant on Tuesday night immediately after the Blackhawks' 4-3 playoff loss to the St. Louis Blues, but said Wednesday that a later look at the video of himself was enough for him to know he owed an apology. Continue to Article

April 20, 2016 7:58:pm EST

Vladimir Tarasenko usually takes it easy on Brian Elliott in practice. ''His first shot is always a floater into my glove and he taps me on the pads afterward,'' the St. Louis Blues goalie said Wednesday. The Blues' forward has outplayed the Chicago Blackhawks' offensive stars Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews, helping pave the way to a 3-1 series advantage over the defending Stanley Cup champions heading into a potential clinching situation in Game 5 Thursday night in St. Louis. Continue to Article

April 20, 2016 7:22:pm EST

* Shaw apologizes for "insensitive" and "hurtful" remarks * Will be required to undergo sensitivity training (Recasts with NHL sanctions, quotes) April 20 (Reuters) - Chicago Blackhawks forward Andrew Shaw has been suspended one game for using a homophobic slur during a playoff game and fined $5,000 for an inappropriate gesture directed at on-ice officials, the NHL said on Wednesday. After being assessed a penalty late in Tuesday's crucial home loss to the St. Louis Blues, Shaw held up both his middle fingers as he headed to the penalty box and then was caught on camera using a homophobic slur. Continue to Article

April 20, 2016 5:06:pm EST