Last night, Brayden Schenn had a questionable hit on Peter Harrold. The Flyer center came high on Harrold resulting in a charge late in regulation. He launched himself into a defenseless Harrold at the end of a play where the whistle blew. The penalty was called. However, as Devils’ color analyst Chico Resch pointed out, Schenn made “a real bonehead play,” that could’ve seriously injured Harrold. Fortunately, he was okay and said he didn’t think the hit was that bad. It’s still the same culprit who had a similar hit on Anton Volchenkov on 1/22- earning a one-game suspension from League Deputy Brendan Shanahan.

In assessing the two hits, this one isn’t as bad as the one on Volchenkov. Schenn now has a history, which could factor in if the NHL decides to review it. The Devils are back in action tonight against the Canadiens. The Flyers are off until Monday when they visit Tampa Bay. That should give Shanahan enough time to decide. Considering that it’s the same player, Schenn probably will face another ban.