Report: Flyers’ Schenn won’t face suspension for high hit on Smith

Philadelphia Flyers forward Brayden Schenn won't face supplemental discipline for a hit to the head of Detroit Red Wings blue-liner Brendan Smith, reports Sportsnet's John Shannon.

Here's the hit:

While head contact is clear, Schenn appeared to try and avoid Smith all together, but failed to do so - he wasn't assessed a penalty on the play either.

Smith briefly exited the contest before ultimately returning.

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