The Morning Skate: 6/07/13

June 4, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Kings defenseman

(26) is congratulated by center

(77) after scoring a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period in game three of the Western Conference finals of the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Game four, the Kings have been unstoppable at home this postseason, until last night. The Kings got the crowd rocking at the Staples Center early with a goal by Slava Voynov, who now has just as many goals in the playoffs as he did in the regular season.

Past the half way mark in the first, Bryan Bickell got the Hawks on the board, he is also having a stellar postseason with 8 goals. He only needs one more and he too will have just as many goals in the playoffs as the regular season.

Dustin Penner would put the Kings back on top early in the second period, but it was all Hawks from there on. Patrick Kane picked up the game tying goal late in the second, and Marian Hossa netted the game winner just over a minute into the third period. With the Hawks posting a win in LA, they have the opportunity to close out the series at home in Chicago.

Game five will be played on Saturday night, puck drop is scheduled for 8:00 PM on NBC. Game four recap from NHL.com gives full details of everything game related from last night.

Jun 1, 2013; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Boston Bruins center

(37) and Pittsburgh Penguins center

(87) take a face-off during the second period in game one of the Eastern Conference finals of the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the CONSOL Energy Center. The Boston Bruins won 3-0. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

The Pittsburgh Penguins could possibly be swept tonight….I bet you would never have thought you would read that. Lucky for the Pens the Boston Bruins don’t know how to close a series, so I am sure this one will go another couple games. Game four, 8:00 PM tonight, at TD Garden. Here is a series analysis from NHL.com.

Charging Through The Headlines:

• Kings Mike Richards was diagnosed with a concussion after a hit in game one from David Bolland. Sutter comments on NHL.com.
• NESN.com touches on Boston’s possible replacements for Gregory Campbell.
• The Prudential Center, home of the New Jersey Devils, will be the host of this years NHL Draft. More on the Devils and this years upcoming NHL Draft here.

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