Sorry Goon - I'm a big Bruin homer too, but I won't go as far as to say that "this happens all the time in the NHL, especially in the playoffs". I don't like it. not sure that he should get along suspension, but I think both Lucic and Perry deserve a good fine. I didn't watch the entire game, so didn't see what led up to it, but Lucic is tough enough that he doesn't need to resort to that.
What's interesting to me is that if the Montreal writer from the article that MM posted wants to make a point, then make a point. Instead, he resorts to this:
Once I read that, he loses all credibility. Just another team's fan/writer looking to take an unnecessary cheap shot.