Corey Perry suspended four games.

The NHL suspended the star forward four games without pay
for elbowing Philadelphia Flyers forward Claude Giroux during the third period
of the Ducks’ 4-3 shootout loss Friday. Perry was second on the team with 34
points, including a goal and an assist against the Flyers.

“I didn’t know what to expect, but that’s what they came
down with,” Perry said. “I didn’t mean to hurt him, but I have to live with it.
It’s a tough situation and I know they’re trying to crack down on that kind of
thing. So, I guess they gave me what I deserve.”

According to a statement released by the NHL, Perry will forfeit $114,516.12 to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.

Giguere, S.Niedermayer, Getzlaf are all-stars.

“I’m sure there’s a lot of people from there that voted for me, I guess,” Jean-Sebastien Giguere said when I asked him about the possible Montreal voting contingent that elected the Ducks’ goalie to his first all-star game on Saturday. That’s right — Jiggy has never made an NHL all-star game either as a starter or as a backup. But if he’s healthy come Jan. 25, he’ll be between the pipes to start the game for the Western Conference in his native Montreal.

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