Drake Caggiula catches Tyler Ennis with a shoulder in the chin and the only penalty handed out is to Ennis for delay of game. Okay then.
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Edmonton Oilers Tyler Ennis leaves game after receiving unpenalized headshot, returns in third period
Photo credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
By Zach Laing
Aug 1, 2020, 17:01 EDTUpdated: Aug 1, 2020, 17:24 EDT
Edmonton Oilers forward Tyler Ennis left game one of their five-game series against the Chicago Blackhawks after taking an unpenalized headshot in the second period.
Ennis was clipped up high by Chicago Blackhawks forward Drake Caggiula. The primary point of contact was Ennis’ chin, which was hit by Caggiula’s shoulder.
Ennis left the game late in the second frame, but return to play in the third period.
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