San Jose Sharks forward Joe Pavelski was called for an illegal check to the head of Winnipeg Jets forward Bryan Little during the second period of Saturday’s game.
Pavelski received a minor penalty, while Little briefly left the game but did return.
The Pavelski hit on Little occurred shortly after Toby Enstrom upended Joe Thornton with an open-ice hit in the neutral zone. Enstrom was called for interference, and a scrum broke out after the whistle.
#NHLJets C Bryan Little has returned from #NHLJets dressing room and is back on the ice
— Ken Wiebe (@WiebesWorld) January 3, 2016