NHL Conference Finals Field Is Set for a Cup Run

The conference finals are here, and the last four teams are playing for a shot at the Stanley Cup with every shift carrying extra weight. At this stage, the margins get razor-thin, the mistakes get expensive, and the teams that can dictate pace usually survive long enough to keep skating. Everybody left has already shown it can handle pressure, but the real test is which group can keep its legs and its nerve when the rink starts shrinking.