Skinner gets knocked into Avs' bench, comes back to score an assist on a beautiful goal

I'd like to nominate Buffalo Sabres forward Jeff Skinner for this evening's "Good effort, good effort" award.

The veteran forward got absolutely clobbered at the offensive point and ended up on his backside in the Colorado Avalanche's bench. So, what does he do? Shout at the refs for a call? Head to his own bench with his tail between his legs? Hell no, he got back on the ice, took a pass and made a play that ultimately led to a beautiful goal from linemate Tage Thompson.

Check out the entire sequence here:

There's a lesson in this play, kids! Never give up! Stay with the play! Play until the whistle!