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Video: Johan Franzen produces first five-goal night since 2007

Johan Franzen, Robin Lehner

Detroit Red Wings left wing Johan Franzen (93) scores on Ottawa Senators goalie Robin Lehner (40) during first-period NHL hockey game action in in Ottawa, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Adrian Wyld)

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There might have only been six games tonight, but two of them produced moments that haven’t happened since 2007.

First there was the first goalie fight in years, as Brent Johnson used his long arms to drop Rick DiPietro with one punch. Yet the true star of the night might be Detroit Red Wings forward Johan Franzen, who became the first NHL player to score five goals in one regular season game since Marian Gaborik did it against the New York Rangers in 2007.

Franzen’s first goal involved some dirty work in front of the Ottawa Senators net. His second one was a nice bit of passing between himself, Todd Bertuzzi and Henrik Zetterberg. He earned his third goal - his first regular season hat trick - was set up by a nice outlet pass by Zetterberg. Goal number four came on a five on three power play, as Franzen showed poise, waiting as the puck hit his skate from the boards. The stout Swede sealed his three-goal third period and five-goal night with an empty-netter to help the Red Wings win a wide open game 7-5.

Check out video footage of all five of his goals below. It was truly a great night for “The Mule.”
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