It was announced on New Years Day, following the 2020 Winter Classic, that Dallas forward and NHL veteran Corey Perry will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety following an elbow on Nashville defensemen Ryan Ellis.
Dallas' Corey Perry will have a hearing Friday for Elbowing Nashville's Ryan Ellis.— NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) January 2, 2020
The hit, which occurred early in the first period, ended with a five minute major penalty, in which Nashville capitalized on with a goal, and the ejection of Corey Perry from the game.
#GoStars Corey Perry elbow to #Preds Ryan Ellis pic.twitter.com/NATqhJnjiL— Here's Your Replay ⬇ (@HeresYourReplay) January 1, 2020
Ellis would also leave the game with an “upper body injury,” and will most likely undergo concussion protocol, as he was clearly shaken up on the play.
Despite two goals being scored during the major penalty early in the game, Dallas would still mount a late comeback and win the 2020 Winter Classic by a final score of 4-2.
Perry will face the Department of Player Safety on Friday, and Trade Rumours will follow-up on the subject, once disciplinary action has been decided upon.
Best wishes to Nashville's Ryan Ellis for a speedy recovery.
