Unlike the Eastern Conference where the top three seeds were ousted, the West's heavily favoured teams survived the first round and inched closer to the Cup

Apr 29, 2010 - 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

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

Apr 12, 2011 - Jason Caravaggio

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 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 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 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

The Lakers are still the team to beat, but will they face a challenge on their quest for a fourth consecutive Western Conference Finals appearance?

Apr 17, 2011 - Khalid Shakran

In the midst of one of the most entertaining playoff seasons in recent memory, there is arguably more fireworks off the ice that are distracting from the on-ice product.

May 9, 2009 - Dan Leggieri

Just a few points separate the 8th and 9th playoff seeds in each conference. Which teams are in the mix to make the postseason?

Mar 29, 2010 - Marcia Di Michele

In all, 53 faces changed teams in 30 separate deals, which involved 25 draft picks on one of the league's busiest and most hyped days of the year.

Mar 3, 2010 - Thomas Cranston

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

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 Eastern Conference matchups for the first round of the 2011 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Apr 11, 2011 - Jason Caravaggio

The NHL Stanley Cup playoffs begin in early April and often end in early June. The final sees the survivor of each conference meet for the Stanley Cup.

Mar 25, 2011 - Marcus Hondro