Our Summer Forecast panel reveals its championship predictions for the East and West conferences and the 2027 NBA Finals.
Some of hockey's biggest stars have cemented their legacies during the conference finals - from Patrick Kane's virtuoso performance in 2015 to Tuukka Rask's takeover in 2013.
The Ducks swept aside the Flames with little fanfare. So, what do we need to know about this Western Conference contender as it awaits a second-round opponent?
After a crazy night of blown leads and OT drama in all four games, the Chicago Blackhawks and Calgary Flames suffered the worst damage to their playoff hopes.
Which teams do you think have what it takes to get one step closer to bringing home the Larry O'Brien Trophy?
The firings by the Los Angeles Kings of Stanley Cup-winning coach Darryl Sutter and GM Dean Lombardi are proof that recent success is the only job guarantee in the league these days.
