Devils' Palmieri: Gudas has lost 'benefit of the doubt'

Kyle Palmieri doesn't believe a two-minute penalty for interference is enough for Radko Gudas.

The Devils forward was the recipient of a dangerous-looking hit from the Philadelphia Flyers defenseman in Thursday's win, and Palmieri hopes the NHL takes a closer look.

"After certain events and a certain history, you lose the benefit of the doubt of saying it was an accident," Palmieri said, per Chris Ryan of NJ.com. "His history speaks for itself. I know it's a fast game, stuff happens out there, but like I said, you lose the benefit of the doubt after a couple incidents and reckless plays.

"It's not my decision to make, but it seems more than likely that he's run out of second chances."

Here's the hit, as well as the ensuing melee:

Gudas, who received a minor penalty as a result of the hit, was suspended 10 games earlier this season for a violent slashing incident.

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