Matt Cooke clearly doesn't get the benefit of the doubt anymore. Cooke was ejected from Game 1 after checking Boston's Adam McQuaid from behind in the second period.
Penguins vs. Bruins Game 1: Matt Cooke ejected for hit on Adam McQuaid
Is a suspension coming?
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As Cooke finished jousting with another Bruin he turned and promptly checked McQuaid hard in the numbers against the glass.
Cooke was given a five-minute major for checking from behind and a game misconduct. McQuaid was down on the ice for a few moments and then went to the locker room.
Is this worth a suspension? I kind of doubt it. Was it a stupid play? Yes. Cooke should know by now that the officials aren’t about to give him any leeway when he makes dangerous hits.
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