Matt Hendricks says he was the victim of the kind of cheap shot the NHL is trying to eliminate.
The Winnipeg Jets veteran centre's night ended early Tuesday after a second-period hit to the head from Washington Capitals defenceman Madison Bowey, a Winnipegger.
Bowey was called for interference and went to the penalty box, but Hendricks went to a quiet room as part of the league's concussion protocol and did not return.
Hendricks has since passed all of the required tests and is eligible to play Friday when the Jets (33-15-9) host the Colorado Avalanche at Bell MTS Place.