Blackhawks Square Series In OT – NHL Roundup For June 20th

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Bruins were able to claw back from deficits of 1-0, 4-2, and 5-4 during the most entertaining game of this year's Stanley Cup finals. Brent Seabrook gave Boston no time to mount another comeback.

Seabrook scored at 9:51 of overtime to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 6-5 win over the Bruins, tying the series at two games apiece.

Patrick Sharp put the Hawks ahead 5-4 with a power-play goal midway through the third period, but Boston tied it for the final time when Johnny Boychuk scored 55 seconds later.

Patrick Kane assisted on Seabrook's game-winner after notching his first goal of the finals in the second period. Jonathan Toews (tayvz) also scored his first goal of the series and second of the playoffs to give Chicago its second lead of the night.

The Blackhawks' 4-2 cushion lasted until Patrice Bergeron (pah-TREE'S BEHR'-zhur-ahn) scored two straight goals, cashing in on a power play late in the second period before scoring early in the third.

The two clubs combined for 11 goals after scoring just 12 in the first three games.

Game 5 is Saturday in Chicago.

BOSTON (AP) — NHL general managers have embraced many changes recommended by the competition committee, including hybrid icing and the mandatory use of visors for all players entering the league.

The group met Wednesday before Game 4 of the Stanley Cup finals.

A blend of touch and no-touch icing that offers referees the discretion to blow a play dead will be in effect during the upcoming preseason. If the experiment is successful, hybrid icing will be implemented for the regular season, pending a vote by the league's board of governors.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Nashville Predators have signed defenseman Victor Bartley to a three-year, $2 million contract. The 25-year-old made his NHL debut this season and played in 24 games for the Predators, ranking fourth in average ice time with 19 minutes, 32 seconds.

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Red Wings and city officials have announced plans for a $650 million arena in Detroit's downtown entertainment and sports district. The club currently plays in the 32-year old Joe Louis Arena. The Red Wings say there will be $367 million in private investment and $283 million in public funds in the complex. It also will include residential and retail space.

The arena would be near the Detroit Tigers' Comerica Park and the Detroit Lions' Ford Field.