Dennis Wideman ran over a linesman from behind, but was it intentional?

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Did  Dennis Wideman cross-check an official on purpose?

Around the league

• The Maple Leafs are languishing near the bottom of the standings, but Lightning coach Jon Cooper is the latest to praise the job Leafs coach Mike Babcock is doing with a team in transition.
• Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has pulled out of the All-Star Game, citing a lower-body injury that, per league policy, will require him to miss the Capitals' first game after the All-Star break. 
• Boston Bruins goalie Jonas Gustavsson was discharged from the hospital Wednesday after he became ill and was removed from Tuesday's game following the first period.