He was assessed a major and game misconduct for spearing Perry, who, in all honesty probably deserved it as we all know he has done similar things in the past. Following the game, DeAngelo was asked about the incident.
"He tried to slash my stick out of my hands a second beforehand. He talks all game. I asked him to fight, he doesn't want to fight. He'll tell you he's asked me to fight for years. I don't say no. But wasn't trying to give him a shot there. Replay probably looks worse. I took 30 punches on the ground, so it's whatever," commented DeAngelo.
With DeAngelo receiving a major and game misconduct he may yet also face a suspension. Per an announcement from the Department of Player Safety, DeAngelo will have a hearing later today.
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8 MARS | 124 ANSWERS Suspension on the way for Philly's Tony DeAngelo; all hell breaks loose after Tony D spears a Lightning forward in a sensitive area How many games will DeAngelo get for this spear to the groin of Corey Perry? | ||
1-2 games | 47 | 37.9 % |
3-4 games | 42 | 33.9 % |
5 games or more | 35 | 28.2 % |
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