Stanley Cup playoffs: Rangers avoid sweep, Wings and Kings win

GIFs: Rangers survive; Kings, Wings win

Tuukka Rask picked the wrong time to rest his tired bones.

Sharks can't beat Quick, lose 3-0

Jonathan Quick held down the fort in the third and the Kings beat the Sharks 3-0 to take a 3-2 series lead.

Rangers coach to a reporter: 'Kiss my ass'

The Rangers coach wants you to know he loves Brad Richards. So put a sock in it.

Kopitar gives Los Angeles the 1-0 lead

The Kings kept the pressure on in the 2nd period and finally beat Antti Niemi.

Kings get physical in the 1st

The Kings got physical in the first period, but neither team was able to score.

Wings frustrate Toews, take 3-1 series lead

The Wings targeted Hawks captain Jonathan Toews all game, frustrating him and keeping him off the scoresheet.

Ndamukong Suh rides a Zamboni

New York wins in OT to stay alive

The Rangers won 4-3 in overtime to avoid elimination against the Boston Bruins.

Toes takes three penalties, Wings make him pay

Jonathan Toews spent much of the second period in the box. The Wings finally cashed in.

Hawks pushing, but scoreless with Wings after one

Bryan Bickell would prefer Henrik Zetterberg not make his teammates look bad.

2 power-play goals for the Bruins in the 2nd

The Bruins took a quick lead on a pair of power plays, and only a Tuukka Rask blunder let the Rangers get a goal back.

Rask takes a seat

The Boston Bruins goalie must have felt bad for the Rangers.

Bruins dominate scoreless 1st

The Bruins had a significant shot advantage in the first period, but neither team was able to score.

Sharks, Kings play pivotal Game 5

Who will take the all-important 3-2 series lead?

Will the Blackhawks return to form in Game 4?

Can the Red Wings take a commanding lead on home ice Thursday night?

Bruins have sweep on the brain at MSG

After a one-goal win in Game 3 on Tuesday, the Bruins can sweep the Rangers on their home ice Thursday.

Brad Richards a healthy scratch for Game 4

In a surprising twist, Brad Richards confirms he will be a healthy scratch for Game 4.