It seems like every playoff storyline this year has to do with suspensions, but Philadelphia’s may be a little more costly than usual.

All-Star Claude Giroux won’t be available to suit up for the Flyers Tuesday night as the team hopes to avoid elimination in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Giroux was suspended one game by the NHL for his illegal check to the head on New Jersey’s Dainius Zubrus in Game 4. Now the Flyers have to claw out of a 3-1 without their leading scorer in tow. Continue reading →