The NHL said on Sunday that Chicago Blackhawks forward Marian Hossa won't be suspended for the major boarding infraction he incurred in Game 5 against the Nashville Predators.

Colin Campbell issued a statement after a hearing explaining the decision.

"I have made the decision that this play does not warrant supplemental discipline after considering all of the facts, including reviewing the video and speaking with Mr. Hossa," said Campbell. "This play is distinguishable from recent incidents by a number of factors, including the degree of contact involved; the fact that the consequences of the play do not appear to be as severe; that this was a hockey play involving a race for the puck; that Mr. Hossa is not a repeat offender and that the call of a major penalty by the referee was significant and appropriate."

Hossa took the penalty late in the third for sending Nashville defenceman Dan Hamhuis into the boards with a push and was not ejected from the game.

Nashville was ahead 4-3 at the time, but Patrick Kane scored a short-handed goal on the Hossa penalty with just 13 seconds left in the third. Hossa then notched the overtime winner for Chicago to give the Blackhawks a 3-2 series lead.

Game 6 will take place Monday night in Nashville.