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Francois Beauchemin avoids suspension

Vancouver Canucks v Anaheim Ducks

ANAHEIM, CA - NOVEMBER 11: Francois Beauchemin #23 of the Anaheim Ducks and Ryan Kesler #17 of the Vancouver Canucks battle for the puck in the second period at Honda Center on November 11, 2011 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Jeff Gross

The Anaheim Ducks will play without a marginal player in J.F. Jacques,* but important defenseman Francois Beauchemin avoided a suspension for his hit that separated the shoulder of Columbus Blue Jackets sniper Jeff Carter. Decide for yourself if the NHL made the right decision by reviewing the video below:

* - Jacques received a three-game suspension for his check on R.J. Umberger.