Four teams from the East remain in the mix at capturing Lord Stanley. Boston, Montreal, Philadelphia and the champs, Pittsburgh battle for Cup supremacy.

Apr 29, 2010 - Thomas Cranston

Vancouver's quest for the Cup continues after rebounding to win Game 7 after blowing a 3-0 series lead against Chicago. Detroit and San Jose meet again.

Apr 28, 2011 - Thomas Cranston

The Western Conference is routinely perceived as the NHL's tougher conference yet the East walked away as Cup winners last year. Can the West bounce back?

Apr 15, 2010 - Thomas Cranston

The first round of 2010 NHL playoffs was one of the best in recent memory. But now 16 teams are down to 8, as the race for the Stanley Cup continues.

Apr 28, 2010 - Marcia Di Michele

The West's top two seeds have both survived 3-0 series leads (both winning the deciding Game 7's) in these playoffs and face off for a trip to the finals.

May 13, 2011 - Thomas Cranston

The match-ups in the tough Western Conference are set. Which teams look ready to win their respective series?

Apr 12, 2011 - Marcia Di Michele

In part one of the 2010 NHL playoff preview, here is a look at all of the Western Conference match-ups, and who is favored to win.

Apr 12, 2010 - Marcia Di Michele

Washington and Tampa Bay meet as playoffs top defensive teams. Can Boston bounce back from last year's record setting Game 7 collapse against the Flyers?

Apr 28, 2011 - Thomas Cranston

The Eastern Conference holds a 5-4 edge in Stanley Cup victories since the year 2000. Will the Pittsburgh Penguins repeat as Cup champs? Or is it wide open?

Apr 15, 2010 - Thomas Cranston

The Western Conference has been tough this year, the Detroit Red Wings are sitting in ninth right now, but can the franchise of the last decade miss the playoffs?

Mar 13, 2010 - Sebastian Egerton-Read

In part 2 of the NHL playoff preview, here is a look at the Eastern Conference postseason match-ups, and which teams hold the edge.

Apr 13, 2010 - Marcia Di Michele

Round one produced some uneven contests in the West, but both of the semi-finals are likely to be hotly contested as Vancouver takes on Chicago and Detroit faces Anaheim.

Apr 30, 2009 - Sebastian Egerton-Read

It won't be easy to make the playoffs in a deep Western Conference, San Jose added Heatley and Calgary added Bouwmeester in a tough Conference.

Oct 5, 2009 - Sebastian Egerton-Read

The Western Conference is deep once again with the San Jose Sharks, Vancouver Canucks, LA Kings and Chicago Blackhawks amongst the favourites.

Oct 10, 2010 - Sebastian Egerton-Read

The match-ups for the NHL's Western Conference semi finals are set. Which teams look poised to advance?

Apr 27, 2011 - Marcia Di Michele

There is a good chance a Western Conference team will be crowned as NHL Stanley Cup champions, but don't count on the Chicago Blackhawks to repeat.

Apr 12, 2011 - Thomas Cranston

A look at the first round playoff matchups in the NHL's Western Conference.

Apr 12, 2011 - Jason Caravaggio

Two of the hottest teams to finish the season were the San Jose Sharks and Ottawa Senators, but no one was hotter on the ice than the Detroit Red Wings.

Apr 11, 2010 - Tyrone Bowman

So long President's Cup winner Washington Capitols and defending champ Pittsburgh Penguins, the No. 8 Montreal Canadians have taken out both in seven games.

May 15, 2010 - Tyrone Bowman

Unlike in the East, the Western Conference Final will actually feature two of the best regular season teams. San Jose vs. Chicago. Which team wins?

May 13, 2010 - Marcia Di Michele