The Blackhawks are back in the Western Conference finals after sweeping the Wild while the Canadiens staved off elimination with a 6-2 win against the Lightning.
Rozsival out for season with fractured ankle

Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY SportsThe Blackhawks confirmed the injury in statement, saying that Rozsival will require surgery and will not be able to resume hockey activities until next season.
Just minutes into the second period, Rozsival took a tumble and landed awkwardly on his left leg. It was so bad that two teammates had to essentially carry him off the ice on one leg.
Read Article >Brandon Saad is perplexed by his hockey stick

Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY SportsBrandon Saad’s expression here is the same one King Arthur had when he pulled Excalibur from the lake or when Luke Skywalker held his first lightsaber. Filled with wonder and curiosity.
Only this is a hockey stick. And not magical.
Read Article >Canadiens rout Lightning to avoid elimination

Mike Carlson/Getty ImagesTampa Bay cheered their home crowd up a bit in the third, scoring twice to counter Montreal’s sixth goal, by Brandon Prust. But it was too little, too late and they will play a Game 5 as the series goes to 3-1.
1. Ben Bishop has to be better
Read Article >Bishop yanked after brutal goal allowed

Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsYikes, indeed. Makes one wonder if Bishop will get the nod in Game 5.
Read Article >Ben Bishop can’t stop losing his stick

Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsAt least his teammate was kind enough to return it to him.
But it happened again! Later, someone bumped into him and his stick went flying out of the picture.
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