It caused Asplund to fall, and the referees awarded Nashville a penalty shot. Whenever a player throws a stick intentionally toward another player or the puck, a minor penalty is awarded. However, it appears it's the referee's discretion whether a penalty shot is given.
The 35-year-old netminder is in his first season with the Blackhawks and has played 19 games, with a record of 9-8-1, goals against average of 2.70 and a save percentage of .922