Thursday’s Three Stars: Ryder knots Habs; Blackhawks blowout

No. 1 Star: Michael Ryder, Boston Bruins His first goal in Game 4 against the Montreal Canadiens was critical: Matching the first goal of the game by Brent Sopel, just over 2 minutes into the second period. His second goal was the most important of the game and the series for Boston: Converting a Chris Kelly pass into the game-winning goal 1:59 into overtime, as the former Canadien gave the Bruins a 5-4 win over the Habs. No. 2 Star: Duncan Keith, Chicago Blackhawks The Blackhawks defenseman had a 4-point night, helping the Stanley Cup champs to a 5-0 embarrassment of the Vancouver Canucks in Game 5 to cut their deficit to 3-2. He assisted on Marian Hossa's goal at 6:18 of the first, scored one of his own 24 seconds later and assisted on Patrick Kane's first of the playoffs on the power play 5:59 after that. He scored his fourth of the playoffs to cap the scoring in the second period. No. 3 Star: Ryane Clowe, San Jose Sharks Clowe had some help in his impressive...