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Philadelphia Flyers captain Claude Giroux misses rare game to injury

By The Canadian Press
February 20 2016 12:42 PM

CP36455837 — Philadelphia Flyers center Claude Giroux (28) celebrates his goal against the Detroit Red Wings in the third period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit on Jan. 17, 2016. Philadelphia Flyers captain Claude Giroux will not play Saturday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs due to an upper-body injury. Giroux is considered day-to-day, according to a statement from Flyers general manager Ron Hextall. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Paul Sancya

TORONTO – Philadelphia Flyers captain Claude Giroux will not play Saturday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs due to an upper-body injury.

Giroux is considered day-to-day, according to a statement from Flyers general manager Ron Hextall.

It’s the first time this season that the 28-year-old from Hearst, Ont., has missed a game.

Over the last three seasons, Giroux has played in 211 of 212 regular-season games.

Giroux leads the Flyers with 49 points (16 goals, 33 assists) this season.

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