One game separates the 2015 NHL playoffs from the conference finals, and the implications of it on the Stanley Cup are not small in nature.
After the Tampa Bay Lightning finally got it together and ousted the Montreal Canadiens in six games, Steven Stamkos and Co. are now awaiting their opponent for the Eastern Conference Final. But while that matchup looked like it could have been decided nearly a week ago, one team has fought from the brink of elimination to secure one final Game 7 opportunity on home ice.
Let's go ahead and take a look at the schedule for Wednesday and the rest of the conference semifinals before breaking down the big game.