Toews gives Blackhawks commanding lead

Chicago captain Jonathan Toews scored three power-play goals and added two assists as the visiting Blackhawks beat the Vancouver Canucks 7-4 on Friday night and grabbed a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference semifinal series.

Game 5 is Sunday at Chicago.

Flyers 5, Bruins 4, OT: Simon Gagne scored in overtime to help Philadelphia hold off elimination by beating visiting Boston in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Game 5 is Monday at Boston.