The code of hockey states that if you injure an opposing player with a dirty hit, you have to face the consequences. Typically, said recompense arrives in the form of fisticuffs and/or a dirty hit in response.
Depends who is on the other team.
In Tuesday's 7-2 defeat to the New York Islanders, Toronto Maple Leafs F Noel Acciari earned his due punishment for an ugly hit on Islanders F Brock Nelson.
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Acciari was subsequently forced to meet with Matt Martin and face player's justice. Martin could have plowed Acciari's face in but held back. Is it time to ask the question:
Has Matt Martin gone SOFT?
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