San Jose Sharks right wing Ryane Clowe (29) is hit by Detroit Red Wings center Valtteri Filppula (51) and Ruslan Salei (24) in front goalie Jimmy Howard (35) during the first period in Game 7 of the NHL Western Conference semi-final hockey playoff in San Jose, California May 12, 2011. REUTERS/Chad Ziemendorf (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)