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Ville Leino takes a dive

There is no other way to say it: Ville Leino took a dive on this play.

by Adam Gretz
Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Spor

One of two things is happening on this play. Either Milan Lucic is the strongest person to ever play in the NHL, or Ville Leino can fly.

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Amazing. High scores from all of the judges.

Lucic was penalized for tripping, but because the universe is a balanced place the Bruins ended up scoring on the ensuing power play, getting a shorthanded goal from Brad Marchand to take a 2-1 lead.

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