Jason Chimera was actually awarded a penalty shot for this and got to score a goal as a result pic.twitter.com/1T4A97gwRQ
— Jeff Veillette (@JeffVeillette) February 15, 2017
What is and what isn't a penalty is subjective. It's open to interpretation.
On Tuesday night, what Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Matt Hunwick did to Jason Chimera above was apparently a hooking infraction, or interference, who knows, and worthy of a penalty shot call. You may disagree. But maybe that's why you're not an NHL referee.
Anyway, Chimera wasn't about to let his good fortune go to waste. He wired a wicked wrist shot upstairs past Frederik Andersen to score his 14th of the season.
Chimera!!!! #isles pic.twitter.com/hjbOyp5y9A
— Undercover YeSUV (@IslesWhiteSUV) February 15, 2017
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