Lee Diekemper on the night in the NHL. This week in photos: Random hockey fights.

Red Wings 2, Ducks 1: While Marian Hossa will get the kudos for his game-winner early in the third, the Wings beat the Ducks playing Anaheim’s game: The Wings’ defense held the Ducks to just 16 shots.

Avalanche 6, Wild 5: A three-goal lead was too much for the Wild to overcome. Paul Stastny’s two second period goals put the game out of reach. Al Franken was so depressed over the loss, he bought Norm Coleman a beer.

Predators 2, Sabres 0: J.P. Dumont had an offensive outburst with a third period assist and a goal in slightly over two minutes to end the Sabres’ hopes. In a strange way to cope with the loss afterwards, Sabres goalie Ryan Miller was seen making snow angels in the HSBC Arena parking lot.

Blue Jackets 3, Canucks 2: Rick Nash set up two of the Jackets goals. Unbeknownst to Jim Tressel, Terrelle Pryor suited up for the Jackets under an alias.