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Watch Dion Phaneuf’s devastating hit on Michael Sauer

Toronto Maple Leafs v New York Rangers

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 05: Dion Phaneuf #3 of the Toronto Maple Leafs hits Michael Sauer #38 of the New York Rangers in the third period at Madison Square Garden on December 5, 2011 in New York City. The Leafs defeated the Rangers 4-2. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Bruce Bennett

Should we even have to wonder if Dion Phaneuf is “back” anymore? The Toronto Maple Leafs blueliner looks a whole lot like the guy who was the cover star of “NHL 09" again. He’s using his blazing slapper to rack up goals and assists (18 points despite a four-game scoreless streak), but he’s throwing his body around in a way that prompted people to use his last name as a verb many moons ago.

Watch as Phaneuf ... Phaneufs Michael Sauer (plus his stick and helmet) in the video below.

That wasn’t the only notable collision of the game, as Mike del Zotto took a scary hit while trying to touch up an icing. Luckily, MDZ is reportedly OK but Sauer will be evaluated tomorrow according to Katie Strang.

The Maple Leafs won the game 4-2, by the way. Here are highlights from the game.