ESPN.com reports that Philadelphia Flyers forward  Claude Giroux has been suspended for one game for a hit on New Jersey Devils forward Dainius Zubrus during the second period of Sunday night’s game.

Giroux will miss Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Tuesday. The Devils lead the series 3-1 and can close it out with a win.

The 24-year-old has eight goals and nine assists in 10 games this postseason.


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