Author: Mike Brehm, USA TODAY

Boston Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk went to hospital for evaluation after he was hit from behind by St. Louis Blues’ Oskar Sundqvist in Game 2.

The Boston Bruins’ Matt Grzelcyk is evaluated at hospital after his head slams into the glass during a check by the St. Louis Blues’ Oskar Sundqvist.

The St. Louis Blues, who last appeared in the Stanley Cup Final since 1970, seek their first title. The Boston Bruins look for their first since 2011.

Texas softball pitcher Miranda Elish was taken to the hospital after catcher Mary Iakopo’s forceout attempt hit her in face, but she is doing well.

San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson scored after an illegal hand pass, but on-ice officials didn’t see it and the play wasn’t reviewable.

Boston Bruins star Brad Marchand punches kneeling Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Scott Harrington in the back of the head after a whistle in Game 3.

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nazem Kadri, suspended last year for playoff hit against Boston Bruins, is ejected for cross-check on Jake DeBrusk.

The Tampa Bay Lightning, trying to rebound from 5-1 loss, could be without leading scorer Nikita Kucherov as the league holds a hearing over his hit.

The regular season is over, and the quest for the 2019 Stanley Cup begins Wednesday. Here are the early winners and losers.