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Cooke will get back into the Wild's lineup in Game 5.
Cooke was a healthy scratch in Games 3 and 4, but will get back into the lineup tonight for Game 5. He didn’t have a point in 10:27 TOI in Game 2.
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Cooke will be a healthy scratch in Game 3.
Cooke had two assists in the final two games of the regular season, but was held off of the scoresheet in 10:27 TOI in Game 2.
Cooke will undergo sports hernia surgery and is expected to miss 5-6 weeks.
Cooke missed Tueday’s game with an upper-body injury, which is evidently a sports hernia that he will have operated on. Cooke will be out until mid-to-late March, which is good news for Jordan Schroeder, who should get an extended stay with the Wild while Cooke is out.
Cooke (lower-body) will not play on Tuesday.
Cooke was not on the ice for the Wild’s morning skate and is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. With Cooke out, Jordan Schroeder has been recalled and will be in the lineup tonight.
Cooke (hip) will return to the Wild lineup tonight vs. the Predators.
Cooke has been sidelined with a hip injury since October 28th, but will be back in tonight against Nashville. Cooke had an excellent start to the season, recorded six points (2G /4), a plus-5 rating and four PIMS in eight games. Tonight he will skate on the third line with Charlie Coyle and Nino Niederreiter.
Cooke (hip) returned to Wild practice on Monday.
Cooke has been sidelined with a hip injury since October 28th. Returning to practice on Monday is a positive step in Cooke’s return to the lineup. Expect him to practice for a few days at least, before he is cleared to play. Cooke had two goals and four assists in eight games before getting hurt.
Cooke (hip) is expected to resume skating on Tuesday.
Cooke has been out since October 28th because of a hip flexor injury. the 36-year-old had two goals and four assists in eight games before getting hurt. Resuming skating on Tuesday could have him ready in a week.
Cooke will not play Thursday due to lower-body injury.
Cooke's injury is not serious and he will not miss a lot of time, listed as day-to-day. With Cooke out the Wild have recalled Stephane Veilleux to play on Thursday.
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Cooke returns to the WIld lineup on Friday after serving his seven-game suspension.
Cooke was suspended for kneeing Colorado Avalanche defenseman Tyson Barrie in the first round. He will replace Matt Moulson on the third line with rookies Erik Haula and Justin Fontaine.
Suspension
Seven games for Cooke.
Not as severe a suspension as many suspected for the repeat offender but Cooke will miss a chunk of the Wild playoffs and / or next season.
Suspension
Player Safety Dept. confirms that Matt Cooke has been offered an in person hearing for hit on Tyson Barrie.
Expect Cooke to see at least a few games for the ugly play that ended Barrie's season.
The Minnesota Wild added some grit to their lineup Friday when they signed forward Matt Cooke to a three-year contract worth $7.5 million.
Cooke, 34, had 21 points (eight goals, 13 assists) and 36 penalty minutes in 48 games with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2012-13. He led team forwards with 41 blocked shots, ranked second among team forwards in shorthanded minutes per game at 2:11, and ranked fifth on Pittsburgh with 97 hits.
Matt Cooke is a game time decision. If Cooke can't dress, seven defensemen will play.
Cooke isn't fantasy relevant.
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Cooke practiced on a line with Jordan Staal, not Sidney Crosby. He scored 19 goals and 37 points in 75 games.
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Cooke moves down to the third line. He has nine goals and 20 points through 57 games with only 20 PIM.
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With the addition of Cal O'Reilly, Cooke moves onto the Dupuis/Jeffrey line. He has eight goals and 17 points through 51 games.
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Cooke will start the game on the third line tonight. The controversial winger has seven goals and 14 points over 44 games.
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Cooke moves to the third line right wing position. The agitator has been quite effective offensively but has only 12 PIM on the season.
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The reality, though, is that he is a capable, useful winger. He's an effective forechecker, works diligently in his own end and is an integral member of what was the NHL's top penalty-killing unit last season.
Expect a slightly neutered Cooke this season following another controversial campaign full of cheap shots and checks from behind. Last season he scored 12 goals and 30 points through 67 games adding 129 PIM. He could be a useful player in deeper leagues although the PIM probably take a hit.