Chicago Blackhawks forward Andrew Shaw's apparent chomp on Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman will go as a free sample.

The ostensible incident won't be investigated any further with Shaw avoiding sanction for allegedly biting Hedman's side in Game 1, reports Chris Kuc of Chicago Tribune.

Hedman did not outright accuse the sandpapered forward of wrongdoing, but did admit that he felt as though he was bitten as he clutched Shaw against his side.

When he returned to the bench, Hedman lifted his sweater and appeared to tell Brenden Morrow he was bitten. He said he did have a small bruise when speaking with reporters post-game.

Neither Shaw nor Hedman were made available to the media on Thursday.