Canadiens, Golden Knights Face a Brutal Conference Finals Test

The Conference Finals bring the kind of pressure that exposes whether a run is real or just a well-timed hot streak. The Canadiens and Golden Knights both enter with serious questions hanging over them, and neither matchup looks like a victory lap. At this stage, one weak link can get hunted every shift, and every coach starts coaching like he can hear the summer clock ticking. These are the games that turn good stories into memorable ones, or shut the door fast.