Tough call. The team wasn't too thrilled with him re: the hit. In fact, I was surprised he wasn't a healthy scratch in the next game just as a sort of punishment. Given that, they'll probably play him. In fact, I rather they play him and he takes his lumps rather than one of our star players just gets taken out for retribution.
I have to say, the NHL has been piss poor lately. Downie's take down of Crosby was absolutely uncalled for and really dirty.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHeh3tyUL10 (wait until 1:20 for the slow close up...it's ugly)
Also, (and let me add a disclaimer that I HATE Ovechkin) I think that Cooke's hit, Richard's hit, and Downie's piece of shit slew foot/leg wrap were way worse than Ovechkin's hit. While Ovechkin's hit was ugly, if you really watch it, they were pretty far out from the boards when he hit him. While I think Ovechkin should know that when you hit someone like that, there is potential for injury, Campbell's head was up and he loses his edge AFTER he's hit. Out of the four, that one was probably the least offensive (despite a bad injury being the result) and that's the one they decide to go after. Pfft. Downie's bullshit was CLEARLY intentional and meant to cause harm. I don't know how you could accidently wrap your leg around someone, grab their hand and drag them down. Cooke's and Richards I'd class next and then Ovechkin's last.
