Dallas Stars defenseman Trevor Daley (6) is hit into the boards by Detroit Red Wings defenseman Ruslan Salei (24), of Belarus, during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday Dec. 29, 2010, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Mike Fuentes)
Dallas Stars defenseman Trevor Daley (6) defends as Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) of Russia controls the puck in the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)