As the Seattle Kraken and Colorado Avalanche prepare for their Game 7 showdown, one hit from the series is still a major focus. In Game 5, Jordan Eberle of the Kraken delivered a hard hit on Avalanche forward Andrew Cogliano, leading to a five-minute major penalty and a game misconduct.
The hit occurred in the second period of the game, with the Avalanche leading 2-1. Eberle was skating towards Cogliano when he delivered the hit, sending Cogliano to the ice. The hit was immediately met with criticism from Avalanche players and fans alike, as it was seen as a dangerous and unnecessary play.
The NHL Department of Player Safety reviewed the hit and determined that Eberle did not make contact with Cogliano’s head, and thus did not warrant a suspension. However, the hit has been a major talking point throughout the series, with many arguing that it was a dirty play.
The Avalanche have been vocal about their displeasure with the hit, with head coach Jared Bednar saying after Game 5 that he felt Eberle should have been suspended. Cogliano himself has yet to comment on the hit, but his teammates have made it clear that they are not happy with it.
As the teams prepare for Game 7, it is clear that the hit on Cogliano is still a major focus. Whether or not it will have an impact on the outcome of the game remains to be seen, but it is clear that it has been a major talking point throughout the series. It will be interesting to see how the teams respond to this incident in the final game of the series.
