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.

The Chicago Blackhawks’ Marc Crawford offers “apologies for his past behavior;” team says he has been getting counseling since 2010.

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.”

Calgary Flames say defenseman TJ Brodie was discharged from the hospital after being tested and is recovering at home with his family.

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