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Still without a goal in the postseason, Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews said he has been able to create scoring chances despite the strong defensive effort against him by Detroit Red Wings veteran Henrik Zetterberg.

The Red Wings have killed off nine straight Blackhawks’ power plays heading into tonight’s Game 5 at the United Center and helping to give Detroit a 3-1 series lead over the No. 1 seeded Chicago team.

Jimmy Howard has not a future Hall of Famer — not yet, anyway — but the Detroit Red Wings’ 29-year-old netminder has been solid all season and in the playoffs, and his performance haven’t gone unrecognized by his teammates.

Jonathan Toews continues to remain publicly positive despite the fact that he and the Chicago Blackhawks trail the Detroit Red Wings 3-1 in their best-of-seven, second-round playoff series.

Veteran defenseman Brent Seabrook is slumping conspicuously in the Chicago Blackhawks’ second-round playoff series against the Detroit Red Wings and Joel Quenneville is doing something about it.

Chris Anderson gave up six goals on 33 shots in Ottawa’s 6-2 Game 5 loss to Pittsburgh on Friday night.

Kyle Turris scored and assisted for the Senators as their season came to an end with a 6-2 loss in Game 5 of their second-round series with the Penguins on Friday night.

Tomas Vokoun made 29 saves for the Penguins in their 6-2 Game 5 win against the Senators on Friday night.

James Neal notched a hat trick to help the Penguins advance to the Eastern Conference final with a 6-2 win over the Senators on Friday night.

Tuomo Ruutu underwent successful hip surgery after the season ended, according to Hurricanes general manager Jim Rutherford.

Eric Staal (knee) "hopes" to ride on the stationary bike by next week, according to general manager Jim Rutherford.

Adam Cracknell signed a one-year extension with the Blues.

Cory Conacher is playing for the Senators on Friday night.

Brenden Morrow (undisclosed) is back in the Penguins’ lineup for Game 5.

Mark Stone did not make the trip to Pittsburgh for Game 5 because of an undisclosed injury.

Matt Greene reminded his teammates of his importance in Game 5 of the Kings’ second-round series with the Sharks.

Jarret Stoll (undisclosed) skated on Friday for the first time since absorbing a high-hit from San Jose’s Raffi Torres on May 14.

Jonathan Toews doesn’t think the Blackhawks should feel down after losing three games in a row to Detroit.

Wade Redden (undisclosed) practiced with the Boston Bruins on Friday.

Dennis Seidenberg (lower body) took part in Friday’s practice.

Adam Burish (hand) might be available for Game 6 on Sunday.

Look for the Edmonton Oilers to make a big push to re-sign Sam Gagner to a long-term contract.

The Edmonton Oilers haven’t made a final determination regarding their plans for Shawn Horcoff.

It doesn’t sound like the Edmonton Oilers will re-sign Nikolai Khabibulin.

Rangers coach John Tortorella was very happy with Ryan McDonagh’s performance with the man advantage on Thursday.

Curtis McElhinney has agreed to a one-year, one-way deal with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

SKA Saint Petersburg of the Kontinental Hockey League is reportedly willing to pay big money to sign Sergei Bobrovsky.

Based on the New York Rangers’ morning skate, it looks like Brad Richards will probably be a healthy scratch again on Saturday.

Logan Couture hated the way the Sharks played with the man advantage on Thursday.

Kyle Clifford recorded his first point of the postseason on Thursday.

With Thursday’s victory, Jonathan Quick is the Kings’ all-time leader in postseason wins.

Jimmy Howard has allowed just two goals in his last three games.

Henrik Zetterberg is getting a lot of credit for silencing Jonathan Toews.

Flyers prospect Eric Wellwood said his main goal is to walk again after suffering major tendon and ligament damage when his lower leg was cut by a skate.

Jean-Sebastien Giguere is excited to be coached by a legendary goaltender like Patrick Roy.

Rick Nash threaded a picture-perfect setup on Chris Kreider’s game-winning overtime deflection in Thursday’s Game 4.

Ryan McDonagh played a team-high 29:43 in the Rangers’ 4-3 overtime win Thursday night.

Adam Foote probably won’t rejoin the Avalanche’s organization in a major role next season.

Patrick Sharp is hoping that returning home might boost Chicago after three straight losses.

Corey Crawford admitted that when it comes to the Blackhawks "everyone’s a little pissed off."

New York Rangers coach vehemently defended his decision to scratch a healthy Brad Richards before Thursday’s Game 4.

Jonathan Toews still has faith that things are going to work out for Chicago.

Brian Boyle’s goal 10 minutes into the third period Wednesday night ended the New York Rangers’ 0-for-12 drought on the power play.

Carl Hagelin’s deflected back-handed goal got the Rangers on the board Thursday night and helped spark the offense the rest of the night.

Torey Krug said playoff hockey feels natural and he’s "really comfortable" in the Bruins locker room despite being a rookie.

Dougie Hamilton said he feels like his let the Bruins down on the Rangers’ game-winning goal in overtime Thursday night.

Tuukka Rask says he needs to be more focused in Saturday’s Game 5.

San Jose goaltender Antti Niemi played well Thursday night but his teammates couldn’t get a puck past Los Angeles goaltender Jonathan Quick and the Kings ended up with a 3-0 shutout over the Sharks.

Anze Kopitar, who had only one goal in his previous 26 games, broke a goalless game late in the second period for the Los Angeles Kings Thursday night, and it turned out to be the winner in a 3-0 playoff triumph over the San Jose Sharks.

Jonathan Quick of the Los Angeles Kings turned aside every shot the San Jose Sharks directed at him Thursday night en route to a 3-0 shutout.

Jonathan Toews was held off the scoresheet for the third straight game Thursday as the Blackhawks were shut out by Detroit by a score of 2-0.

Corey Crawford turned away 25 of 26 shots Thursday, but was saddled with a loss in a 2-0 defeat at the hands of the Red Wings.

Jakub Kindl scored his first goal of the postseason Thursday as Detroit upended the Blackhawks by a score of 2-0 to take a 3-1 lead in their second round playoff series.

Jimmy Howard stopped all 28 shots he faced in the Red Wings’ 2-0 win over Chicago Thursday night.

Tuukka Rask allowed four goals on 32 shots in a 4-3 overtime loss to the New York Rangers Thursday night.

Tyler Seguin scored his first goal of the playoffs and added an assist Thursday, however the Bruins dropped a 4-3 overtime decision at Madison Square Garden.

Henrik Lundqvist was sharp Thursday as he turned away 37 of 40 shots in a 4-3 overtime win over Boston.

Coyotes general manager Don Maloney is close to finishing a new contract extension, according to Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic/Phoenix Gazette.

Chris Kreider is starting Game 4 of the second-round series on the Rangers’ second line.