Howard's shutout puts 'Hawks on brink |

Howard's shutout puts 'Hawks on brink

Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard (35) stops a shot by Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) during the second period in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs in Detroit, Thursday, May 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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Howard's shutout... Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard (35) stops a shot by Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) during the second period in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs in Detroit, Thursday, May 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Indians rip Red ... Boston Red Sox' Jacoby Ellsbury, left, reaches down towards home plate as he is tagged out by Cleveland Indians catcher Yan Gomes on a single by Dustin Pedroia during the third inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Thursday, May 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Rangers avoid sw... The New York Rangers celebrate a goal by Chris Kreider after the overtime period in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs against the Boston Bruins, Thursday, May 23, 2013, in New York. The Rangers won the game 4-3. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Hamlin captures ... Denny Hamlin raises the trophy in victory lane after winning the pole position for Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup series Coca-Cola 600 auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Thursday, May 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Cardinals sign D... Arizona Cardinals rookie Tyrann Mathieu takes his helmet off during practice in the 100-degree heat at the Cardinals training facility on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Indians' Francon... Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona walks past photographers as he heads to the bench of the visitor's dugout before a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Thursday, May 23, 2013. Francona was Red Sox manager for the 2004 and 2007 World Series Championship seasons. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Prosecutors: Dal... Dallas Cowboys nose tackle Josh Brent leaves court Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012 in Dallas. A judge ordered Brent to wear an electronic monitor pending his trial on an intoxication manslaughter charge in the one-car crash that killed a teammate. (AP Photo/Michael Mulvey)
Avs hire Roy as ... FILE- Inthis May 27, 2006, file photo, Quebec Remparts coach Patrick Roy puts his squad through hockey practice in Moncton, New Brunswick. The Colorado Avalanche announced Thursday, May 23, 2013, that they hired Patrick Roy as their new head coach. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Andrew Vaughan, File)
Rangers' Richard... FILE - In this March 10, 2013, file photo, New York Rangers center Brad Richards looks on during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals in Washington. The struggling center says he will be a healthy scratch Thursday night as New York faces elimination in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals of the NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs against the Boston Bruins. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
RG3 confident he... Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III looks back across the field after an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Landover, Md., Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013. The Seahawks defeated the Redskins 24-14. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski)
Nadal favored at... FILE - In this April 19, 2013 file photo, Spain's Rafael Nadal plays a return to Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria during their quarter final match of the Monte Carlo Tennis Masters tournament in Monaco. Nadal already owns a record seven titles at Roland Garros. The French Open begins Sunday, May 26, 2013. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau, File)
James, record-ty... MIAMI, FL - MAY 22: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat drives against the Indiana Pacers in Game One of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2013 NBA Playoffs on May 22, 2013 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)
Krzyzewski: Ulti... Duke University basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski, center, holds a Team USA jersey, as he is flanked by school President Richard Broadhead, left, and Director of Athletics Kevin White at a news conference in Durham, N.C., Thursday, May 23 2013. Krzyzewski is back as the U.S. men's national team coach and ready for another run at Olympic gold. (AP Photo/The News & Observer, Corey Lowenstein)
James' OT buzzer... MIAMI, FL - MAY 22: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat drives and makes the game winning basket in overtime against the Indiana Pacers during Game One of the Eastern Conference Finals at AmericanAirlines Arena on May 22, 2013 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Penguins beat Se... Pittsburgh Penguins' Jarome Iginla (12) is congratulated by teammates Evgeni Malkin (71) and James Neal after scoring against the Ottawa Senators during second-period NHL hockey playoff game action in Ottawa, Ontario, Wednesday, May 22, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Adrian Wyld)
Garcia sorry for... Spain's Sergio Garcia during the PRO/AM tournament at the Wentworth Club, Surrey, England, Wednesday May 22, 2013. Tiger Woods says the "fried chicken" comment from Sergio Garcia was hurtful and inappropriate. Two weeks after they verbally sparred at The Players Championship, Woods say it's time to move on. Garcia was at a European Tour awards dinner Tuesday night when he was jokingly asked if he would have Woods over for dinner during the U.S. Open. The Spaniard replied, "We'll have him round every night. We will serve fried chicken." (AP Photo/Adam Davy/PA )
Canucks fire lon... FILE - In this March 16, 2013, file photo, Vancouver Canucks' head coach Alain Vigneault reacts on the bench near the end of the third period of the team's 5-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings in an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia. The Canucucks said Wednesday, May 22, 2013, that Vigneault has been relieved of his duties as head coach. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck, File)
Sharks, Kings se... San Jose Sharks left wing T.J. Galiardi (21) has his shot deflected by Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick, right, as defenseman Slava Voynov, of Russia, left, watches during the first period in Game 4 of their second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in San Jose, Calif., Tuesday, May 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
49ers WR Crabtre... FILE - In this Oct. 18, 2012 file photo, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) jumps over Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (25) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in San Francisco. 49ers leading wide receiver Crabtree is not on the practice field for Wednesday afternoon's, May 22, 2013 organized team activity, though the team has provided no update regarding his absence amid reports he tore his Achilles tendon. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
8-time Pro Bowl ... FILE - In this Nov. 4, 2012 file photo, Chicago Bears middle linebacker Brian Urlacher yells while watching from the bench in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn. Urlacher says he's retiring after spending 13 seasons with the Bears. The eight-time Pro Bowler announced his retirement through social media accounts Wednesday, May 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Joe Howell, File)
Giants' Nicks un... New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks speaks to the media during a news conference at the team's NFL football practice facility Thursday, April 18, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. . (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Quenneville, 'Ha... Chicago Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville yells his team during the second period of Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference semifinals against the Detroit Red Wings Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Jets QB Smith pi... New York Jets offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg, right, looks on as quarterback Geno Smith (7) throws a pass during NFL football practice in Florham Park, N.J., Wednesday, May 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
Jaworski serious... Tim Tebow speaks at New Life Christian Fellowship during a fundraiser for the Providence School and the Tim Tebow Foundation on Friday, May 17, 2013, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Florida Times-Union, Bruce Lipsky)
Elbow irritation... Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Kyle Lohse stands on the mound after giving up an RBI-single to St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese during the fourth inning of a baseball game on Sunday, May 19, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Olympic champion... Gold medallist Turkey's Cakir Alptekin smiles during the women's 1500 victory ceremony at the London 2012 Olympic Games
Orb, Verrazano b... Exercise rider Jenn Patterson pats Kentucky Derby favorite Orb on the head before galloping on the track during morning workouts
Adidas says it's... Bayern Munich's President Hoeness waits for start of Champions League semi-final second leg soccer match against Barcelona in Ba
Del Potro ruled ... Del Potro of Argentina reacts during his match against Nieminem of Finland during the Monte Carlo Masters in Monaco
Blatter hints at... FIFA President Joseph Blatter addresses news conference in Havana
Analysis: What n... San Antonio Spurs Duncan blocks a shot by Los Angeles Lakers Gasol during Game 4 of their NBA Western Conference Quarterfinals b
McIlroy among se... McIlroy of Northern Ireland watches his tee shot on the sixth hole during the first round of the Wells Fargo Championship PGA go
Development driv... Williams Formula One drivers Maldonado, Bottas and test-driver Wolff visit the Aspire sports academy in Doha
Derksen on top a... Derksen acknowledges spectators during the third round of the Hong Kong Open golf tournament
Els makes strong... Els watches his tee shot on the first hole during second round play in the Arnold Palmer Invitational PGA golf tournament in Orl
Proud Celtics ma... New York Knicks' J.R. Smith tries to pass as he is defended by Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce in the fourth quarter in Game 5 of th
Double champion ... Liquigas-Cannondale rider Basso of Italy awaits the start of the eight stage of the 99th Tour de France cycling race between Bel
Blazers' Lillard... West All-Star Damian Lillard of the Portland Trailblazers takes part in the All-Star Skills competition during the NBA basketbal
Famed German spo... Munich's President Uli Hoeness arrives at Munich's international airport before the team's flight to Barcelona
WADA disappointe... Spanish doctor Eufemiano Fuentes enters the courthouse for the first day of the Operacion Puerto trial in Madrid
Slumping Clipper... Clippers' Griffin eyes a rebound against the Grizzlies during Game 2 of their NBA Western Conference Quarterfinals basketball pl
Fight for Kings ... Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry (R) and Draymond Green celebrate against the Denver Nuggets during Game 4 of their NBA Weste
Football prepari... Celtics center Collins grabs a rebound away from Hawks guard Korver in the first half of their NBA basketball game in Atlanta