Matt Cooke had a reputation — and this hit proved why. On March 20, 2011, he delivered a brutal elbow to Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh that had fans, players, and even his own team calling for justice. The NHL handed down a massive suspension, and the hit became a turning point in the league’s stance on headshots.
Was this the dirtiest hit of Cooke’s career? Watch the full clip and decide for yourself.
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