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Jets vs. Avalanche: Semyon Varlamov takes a swing at Dustin Byfuglien

Blake Wheeler’s game-winner in overtime ticked off Varly.

Winnipeg barely skated out of Colorado with a win on Sunday thanks to Blake Wheeler’s goal with less than two seconds left in overtime.

But the goal didn't come without some controversy. Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien got up close and personal with Avs' goalie Semyon Varlamov on the game-winner, which naturally ticked Varlamov off.

But then Byfuglien literally rubbed it in his face and Varly lost his cool:

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That’s really the only way to respond to unsportsmanlike behavior, right?

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