The NHL's conference finals are set following a pair of Game 7s on Wednesday night.
In the evening's first tilt, the Pittsburgh Penguins dispatched the Washington Capitals 2-0 in hostile territory to set up an Eastern Conference showdown against the Ottawa Senators—who sent the New York Rangers packing thanks to a 4-2 win in Game 6 on Tuesday night.
The nightcap, meanwhile, featured the Anaheim Ducks taking home a 2-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers to snag a spot in the Western Conference Final against the Nashville Predators.
With those matchups locked in, here's an overview of what to expect as the chase for the Stanley Cup heats up.