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Devils' Cotter Suspended Two Games for Dangerous Check

4/14/2025

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Cotter Suspended Two Games

New Jersey Devils forward Paul Cotter faces a two-game suspension after delivering a dangerous illegal check to Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech, who left the ice bleeding. This incident, which unfolded on April 13, 2025, means Cotter will miss the last two regular-season games but is set to return just in time for the playoffs.

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McLaughlin Steps Up

The New Jersey Devils have called up forward Marc McLaughlin from the AHL's Utica Comets, stepping in as Paul Cotter serves a two-game suspension for an illegal hit. With limited NHL experience, McLaughlin aims to make an impact during the crucial final games of the season and could play a pivotal role in the playoffs, shaping his future with the team.

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Historical Context

On April 13, 2025, Paul Cotter's illegal check on Adam Pelech echoes past NHL controversies. In 2004, Todd Bertuzzi faced severe backlash for a similar incident, resulting in a lengthy suspension. Such actions highlight ongoing concerns about player safety and the league's disciplinary measures.

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Cotter Suspended Two Games

New Jersey Devils forward Paul Cotter faces a two-game suspension after delivering a dangerous illegal check to Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech, who left the ice bleeding. This incident, which unfolded on April 13, 2025, means Cotter will miss the last two regular-season games but is set to return just in time for the playoffs.

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