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Los Angeles - Chicago Blackhawks' defenceman Duncan Keith has received a one-game suspension for high sticking. He slashed Los Angeles Kings' forward Jeff Carter during game 3 of the Western Conference finals.

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith claimed his high sticking incident during game 3 of the Western Conference finals was an accident.

During the second period of Game 4 between the San Jose Sharks and the L.A. Kings, the Twitter account @LAKings published a joke about sexual assault. It was written by guest live-tweeter Kevin Ryder, an L.A. radio host.

Roberto Luongo was the best player on the ice in the Vancouver Canucks game in L.A. Monday night but it didn't get him his first win of the season. The Canucks took a 2-0 lead and tried depending on their new 2nd string goalie, but the Kings fought back.

The L.A. Kings have finally lost a road game in these Stanley Cup playoffs and in doing so let the New Jersey Devils back into the final. The Kings still lead the series 3 games to 2, and Monday will try again to win the Cup on home-ice.

With a roster that is finally coming to fruition, and players like Anze Kopitar, Drew Doughty, and Mike Richards signed to long-term deals, the Kings team that has suddenly emerged as a Western Conference powerhouse will be together for a long time.

Phoenix - The NHL announced today that they're opening an investigation into a team it owns. The league, which took over ownership of the Phoenix Coyotes in 2009, is looking at Coyote players for actions after their elimination from the playoffs.

For now the Hockey Gods, the capricious givers of hockey success, clearly favor Dustin Brown. Despite a Raffi Torres-like hit in round 1 and channeling Brad 'Cheapshot' Marchant in round 3, Brown has bowled his way through these playoffs unscathed.

The Vancouver Canucks have a big hill to climb and will continue their journey Sunday in Vancouver in game 5 of their first round series with the L.A. Kings. As of the afternoon of Thurs., April 19 game time had not been announced.

The Vancouver Canucks are once again at the top of the heap in the Western Conference. Do they have what it takes to get back to the finals, or will the riots start early?