Last night, the Wings scored with 0.2 seconds left in overtime to defeat the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 in OT. Henrik Zetterberg wheeled the puck out of the corner and beat Canucks’ goaltender, Roberto Luongo, glove-side with a nice backhander. The win allowed the Red Wings to claim sole possession of eighth place in the West, two ahead of the idle Calgary Flames. Check out Zetterberg’s game-winner below:

However, while Thornton may have gotten some revenge for Cooke’s illegal check on Savard, the Pens are currently leading the game 3-0 early in the third period. Pittsburgh is chasing New Jersey for the Atlantic Division lead, while Boston is clinging to the eighth and final playoff spot in the East. Check out Thornton’s decisive victory over Cooke below:

Of Tavares’ five points, there were none better than his no-look pass to his linemate, Matt Moulson. Tavares picked the put up at the bottom of the circle to the left of Roberto Luongo, and dished out a backhanded centering pass without looking to Moulson, who put the puck past the Canucks’ netminder. Check out the video:

This hit was all too reminiscent of Alfredsson’s hit on former Leaf, Darcy Tucker during the 2002 playoffs. Alfredsson checked Tucker from behind in the exact same spot, and scored immediately after to give the Sens a 3-2 lead in the game and ultimately, the series. See the video from 2002 and how it matches up against last night’s hit:

There is so much talk surrounding Alexander Ovechkin’s “reckless” style of play, but the videos above illustrate two different instances where Alfredsson was downright dirty and wasn’t punished accordingly. I am not disputing the fact that he is a highly-skilled player, not to mention the longest-serving active captain in the NHL; however, it’s one thing to muck it up in the corners, finish your checks and go 100mph in pursuit of the puck, but it’s unacceptable to hit a guy into the boards when he has his back turned. Yes, Beauchemin should know better than to turn his back to the play and face the boards, but it is the responsibility of his opponents not to take the opportunity to run him face-first into the dashers. If you’re going to give Ovie two games for his “shove” on Brian Campbell, then the League should take a long hard look at Ottawa’s captain in this case — he’s done the exact same thing twice in his career, and only received a total of 2 minutes in penalties for his actions. Think about it.

Union remained unfazed however, and went on to win the next two games, 3-1 and 2-1, respectively, riding timely scoring and stellar goaltending from junior goaltender, Corey Milan. They claimed their first berth to the ECAC semi-finals in school history. The Dutchmen now go on to face St. Lawrence University in the ECAC semi-finals at the Times Union Center in Albany. Game time is slated for 7pm, while Cornell is scheduled to play Brown in the other semi-final match-up at 4pm. All games in the ECAC Tournament will be aired on the NHL Network March 19-21.

With all of the controversy surrounding head checks in the last few weeks as a result of the Matt Cooke and Ovechkin incidents, watch the video and decide on which side Frattin’s hit falls in this debate. He is clearly charging Wehrs at full speed and blatantly leaves his feet while completely following through with his check. Was it a dirty hit with intent to injure? Does the punishment fit the crime?

• Matt Stajan has re-signed in Calgary for the next 4 years as per Bob McKenzie. He will make about $3.5M a season. Stajan was acquired in the Dion Phanuef blockbuster.
• Steve Ott and the Dallas Stars have agreed to a 4 year extension worth $2.95M a year as per the Stars’ beat reporter.
• The Penguins get the trading started as they acquire defenseman Jordan Leopold from the Florida Panthers for a 2nd round pick. Frozen Pond reported it first.

Today’s Rumors

• The Bruins have shown interest in Teemu Selanne.
• Tomas Kaberle will not be moved at the deadline this year.
• Thrashers’ forward Slava Kozlov has requested a trade out of Atlanta.
• Bryan Murray is looking for a puck moving defenseman and has his sights set on Ladislav Smid.
• The Flyers’ have strong interest in Raffi Torres. Philly does not own a first or second-round pick, however.
• Flyers are also in on Dan Hamhuis. Again, may be difficult to make a move without a pick in the first two rounds.

The Coyotes decided to abandon the game of hockey and make their goal of the game to hurt the Dallas Stars physically. Martin Hanzal took on James Neal himself and Krytopher Barch later fought Paul Bissonnette. Video is below.

Was it a dirty hit? Let us know in the comments. Also, here’s the video of Hanzal and Neal’s scrap, who the Phoenix Coyotes were taking runs at for almost the entire sixty minutes.

Colton Orr made quick work of Carkner last Saturday night during Hockey Night In Canada. A couple quick rights with the deciding blow rattling Carkner’s jaw and literally knocking him out. Matt is completely lost when he gets helped up. He is later helped off the ice to the dressing room.

The Leafs went on to win the game 5-0, ending the Senators elongated win streak.