The NHL cracked down hard on Matt Cooke, suspending the Wild left wing for seven games Wednesday for his knee-to-knee hit that injured Avalanche defenseman Tyson Barrie, according to an ESPN.com report.

Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook was suspended three games by the NHL Department of Player Safety on Sunday for his hit on Blues forward David Backes during Game 2 of their Western Conference first-round series, according to an ESPN.com report