Author: Mike Brehm, USA TODAY

Stars forward Corey Perry receives the third suspension of his career for elbowing Nashville Predators’ Ryan Ellis during Winter Classic.

Predators’ Ryan Ellis had released a shot at Winter Classic when Stars’ Corey Perry caught him in head with elbow at NHL’s premier outdoor game.

Ilya Mikheyev was rushed to the hospital with a deep cut on his wrist after the third skate-related injury in hockey this month.

New York Islanders forward Cal Clutterbuck goes to hospital for stitches after Patrice Bergeron’s skate cuts him in win against Boston Bruins.

Video shows students holding up what appears to be the White Power symbol during the pregame show for the 120th meeting of the service academies.

Carolina Hurricanes goalie Petr Mrazek challenged San Jose Sharks star Thornton, who had poked at a covered puck. Then he was down on the ice.

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak had served two-game suspension for elbowing; in second game back, he delivered an illegal hit to the head.

After losing the Apple Cup to rival Washington for the seventh straight year, Mike Leach wasn’t in the mood for a columnist’s question.

Bobby Orr says of friend and former coach Don Cherry: “He’s not a bigot and he’s not a racist. This guy is the most generous caring guy that I know.”

The Buffalo Sabres’ Vladimir Sobotka will be out 4-6 weeks after being injured on a hit by Tampa Bay Lightning star Nikita Kucherov.