Blackhawks' Shaw suspended 1 game for using homophobic slur

Chicago Blackhawks forward Andrew Shaw has been suspended one game for using a homophobic slur and fined $5,000 for directing an inappropriate gesture toward a referee during Game 4 of the team's first-round series with the St. Louis Blues, the league announced Wednesday.

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"While Mr. Shaw was apologetic and remorseful for both the offensive comments and the inappropriate gesture directed at the on-ice officials, he must be held accountable for his actions," said Colin Campbell, the NHL's senior executive vice president of hockey operations.

"The emotion of the moment cannot and will not be a mitigating factor for the conduct that is expected of an NHL player."

Shaw will also be required to undergo sensitivity training.

The forward will miss Thursday's Game 5 of the series with his team facing the possibility of being eliminated from the postseason.