NHL Suspends Blackhawk’s Bollig Ahead of Game 5 Against Wild

NEW YORK (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks forward Brandon Bollig was suspended for two games Saturday by the NHL for boarding Minnesota defenseman Keith Ballard in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinal series.

Bollig received a minor penalty for boarding in the second period of Chicago's 4-2 road loss Friday night.

Ballard sustained an upper-body injury on the hit and didn't travel to Chicago for Game 5 on Sunday night.

The series is tied 2-2.

CHICAGO (AP) — Jonathan Toews just wanted to put the past two games behind him and focus on what lies ahead.

The Chicago Blackhawks had a chance to complete a sweep on the road. Instead, they came home tied 2-2 with the Minnesota Wild in the Western Conference semifinals, with Game 5 of the best-of-seven series Sunday.

Toews says the defending champions need to "have a real short memory" and there will be "moments where your stomach drops."

The Blackhawks looked like they were in good shape after taking the first two games at home, but whatever control they had in this series got ripped from their grasp once the series shifted to Minnesota.

The Wild dominated Chicago on their ice — 4-0 in Game 3 and 4-2 in Game 4 Friday.