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Blackhawks vs. Red Wings Game 5: Don’t touch Pavel Datsyuk

Dave Bolland learned this lesson the hard way.

by Patrick Iversen
USA TODAY Sports
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2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Rangers eliminated, Hawks play on
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Apparently Pavel Datsyuk has employed Justin Abdelkader as his personal bodyguard. Dave Bolland barely flicked the Detroit legend with his stick and Abdelkader immediately attacked him.

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It was a dumb play by Abdelkader, as Bolland was headed to the box anyways. The sequence resulted in a 4-on-4 chance for both teams.

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