MSU’s Torey Krug, left, and Ohio State’s Matt Johnson crash into the boards smashing an official as well during Ohio State’s 5-2 win on Oct. 21, 2011 at Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing, Mich.

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Sometimes the ref just gets in the way.

Michigan State’s Torey Krug is swarmed by teammates after scoring his third goal of the game in the third period. Michigan would tie the game with 12 seconds left in regulation. Michigan State would go on to score in the overtime period to get the win 4-3.

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Michigan State’s Dustin Gazely gets tangled up with Michigan’s Carl Hagelin during the second period of the in-state rivalry game at Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing, Mich. on Jan. 7, 2011. The Spartans would score in overtime for a 4-3 win over their in-state rival.

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