Intent (at least in a criminal context) can include being wilfuly blind to the consequences of your actions. When you swing your stick around full speed at 180 degrees head-height to someone who is right beside you after the play has moved on, it is ridiculous to claim that the resulting injury was "accidental".
Hacking at a guy's shin pad or skate may demand discipline but it's not in the same ballpark. Is anyone really worried Scott was injured by Kessel?
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