The American Hockey League's postseason second round featured two Game 7s, a near rally from a 3-0 deficit and a long, physical slog series between two Southern California rivals that included two overtime games.
The final spot in the conference final was clinched Monday when the Toronto Marlies, who are chasing the first Calder Cup for a Toronto Maple Leafs affiliate since 1982, scored three third-period goals in a Game 7 win over the Albany Devils.
Marlies forward Richard Clune put the series away with a tie-breaking goal in the final minutes of Game 7, giving Toronto a 4-3 victory.