NHL: Evander Kane Knocks out Matt Cooke with One Punch
Evander Kane has had quite a rookie season. He was the No. 1 draft choice of the Atlanta Thrashers, he gained a spot in the lineup as a first year player, and he even scored 14 goals despite missing games due to injury.
Kane was drafted by the Thrashers just as much for his character as his talent. In junior hockey Kane was the captain of his team and displayed great leadership ability. Despite his relatively young age, he never backed down from a confrontation and participated in several battles on the ice.
In the NHL players made runs at Kane during the season, but his teammates were there to make sure the young Vancouver native was looked after.
Things changed during the Thrashers last game of the season at Phillips arena.
Evander Kane knocked Pittsburgh Penguin Matt Cooke out cold. Kane landed a right in Cooke’s face that sent him to the ice, where he remained until Pittsburgh medical staff arrived.
When Cooke is on the ice there is always controversy. He is often responsible for open ice hits that have left his targets dazed.
Cooke was the Penguin responsible for a blind side hit that sidelined star forward and former Thrasher Marc Savard of the Boston Bruin’s.
Cooke did not allow himself to be carried off the ice on a stretcher, instead skating off under his own power to the player’s locker room.
The Thrashers played their best game of the season, shutting out the Penguins 1-0. Kane was a key contributor in the effort, creating numerous scoring chances for himself and his teammates.
The Thrashers ended the season on a strong note, despite missing the playoffs, and Evander Kane let his team know he can provide a punch in more ways than one
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Re: NHL: Evander Kane Knocks out Matt Cooke with One Punch
Evil_Genius – rank 5 – Evander Kane KO's Matt Cooke. It was a lucky punch if you ask me. but lucky or not it did what it was intended to do.
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Rodney_Dean 2 years, 1 month ago
Atta boy Evander, You can be an Oiler any day!
Lakers 2 years, 1 month ago
red bull i agree. that hit on savard was BS. even on this one he intentionally went after kane but this time he got what he deserved.
Team_Red_Bull 2 years, 1 month ago
you've got no idea how much i enjoyed kane taking cook out. the fact that he knocked him out was just beautiful. ever since that intentional head shot on savard, i've been waiting for someone to knock as jerk out. nice write up. enjoyed reading it.
Pittsburg_James 2 years, 1 month ago
good post. cook was taught a lesson that he deserved. i dont think the punch was lucky at all.
Pittsburg_James 2 years, 1 month ago
good post. cook was taught a lesson that he deserved. i dont think the punch was lucky at all.
Evil_Genius 2 years, 1 month ago
cook was simply trying to be the big man but kane didnt let it happen. the punch did look a bit lucky but then that can be said about any punch. good on kane for not taking that crap. im sure this wont be the last time we see them dance.
Evil_Genius 2 years, 1 month ago
It was a lucky punch if you ask me. but lucky or not it did what it was intended to do. I uploaded the video is case anyone wants to see the fight.
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