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Copyright ©2012 The Associated Press. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.   No Author Published: May 24, 2013 No Source    email DETROIT (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks began the year with a record-breaking start. The NHL's best team during the regular season will have to finish the season strong to avoid flopping out of the playoffs in the second round. Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard stops a Chicago Blackhawks center...Read Full Story

Next  ▶ Link to this photo  Jonathan Toews and the team react to a 2-0 loss to the Red Wings. — Brian Cassella, Chicago Tribune, May 23, 2013 ◀  Previous Next  ▶ Link to this photo  The Red Wings’ Daniel Cleary celebrates his goal for a 2-0 lead in the third period. — Brian Cassella, Chicago Tribune, May 23, 2013 ◀  Previous Next  ▶ Link to this photo  The Blackhawks reacts to falling behind 2-0 in the final minute of Game 4. — Brian Cassella, Chicago Tribune, May 23...Read Full Story

Jimmy Howard made 27 saves in a shutout as the Detroit Red Wings frustrated the Chicago Blackhawks, led by their captain Jonathan Toews, in a 2-0 Game 4 victory that put the Wings ahead 3-1 in the series. The first period was scoreless as both teams just missed on their opportunities, including several stretch passes by the Hawks that could not find a conversion past Howard. For Detroit, this high backhand by Henrik Zetterberg was a good opportunity after he zipped by the Hawks defense, which...Read Full Story

Copyright ©2012 The Associated Press. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.   No Author Published: May 23, 2013 No Source    email DETROIT (AP) — Jakub Kindl scored on a power play in the second period, Daniel Cleary had an empty-net goal and Jimmy Howard made 27 saves to help the Detroit Red Wings hold on for a 2-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night, putting the NHL's best team during the regular season on the...Read Full Story

Copyright ©2012 The Associated Press. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.   No Author Published: May 23, 2013 No Source    email NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Kreider steered in a pass from Rick Nash 7:03 into overtime, and the New York Rangers stayed alive in the Stanley Cup playoffs with a 4-3 victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night. New York Rangers' Brian Boyle, right, reacts after scoring during the third period in Game...Read Full Story