Howard's shutout puts 'Hawks on brink

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Detroit Red Wings defenseman Niklas Kronwall (55), of Sweden, celebrates with goalie Jimmy Howard (35) after defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 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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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)
Indians rip Red ... Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona, right, gives designated hitter Mark Reynolds (12) a pat on the back after defeating the Boston Red Sox during a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Thursday, May 23, 2013. The Indians won 12-3. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Quick blanks Sha... Los Angeles Kings left wing Dustin Penner (25) congratulates goalie Jonathan Quick (32) after Quick recorded a shutout against the San Jose Sharks in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Thursday, May 23, 2013, in Los Angeles. The Kings won 3-0. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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