Weber slams Zetterberg’s head into glass

The 2012 Stanley Cup playoffs is only one day old, yet NHL disciplinarian Brendan Shanahan may have to hand out his first suspension of the post-season.

In the final seconds of Game 1 between the Nashville Predators and Detroit Red Wings, Predators captain Shea Weber slammed Henrik Zetterberg’s head into the glass. While there was no penalty called on the play, Weber said Zetterberg hit him first from behind and added that the series is a battle with both teams wanting to win and not back down.

Predators coach Barry Trotz backed up his captain and noted Detroit right winger Todd Bertuzzi had a "big-time haymaker" on Gaustad after that.

"I just think Zetterberg was getting tired at the end," Trotz said. "He knew Webs was there and the game was over."

Red Wings coach Mike Babcock said he hadn’t seen the replay and was far away on the bench.

The Predators defeated the Red Wings 3-2 to take a 1-0 series lead.

–With files from the Associated Press

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