Report: Claude Giroux Suspended For Game 5

The NHL has slapped Claude Giroux with a suspension for Game 5 of the Philadelphia Flyers series against the New Jersey Devils for a hit on Dainius Zubrus during last night’s game.

BREAKING NEWS: Claude Giroux was given a 1 game suspension by the NHL for a hit on Dainius Zubrus during the 2nd period of last night’s game

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Giroux said following the game that he is not a dirty player and that he had no intention of hitting Zubrus in the head.

The 22-year-old center registered a goal and an assist in last night’s 2-4 loss to the Devils.

This season Giroux tallied 28 goals and 65 assists for 93 points.