NHL conference finals preview: Avalanche-Golden Knights, Hurricanes-Canadiens

The NHL conference finals are set to feature two exciting matchups: the Colorado Avalanche facing the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference, and the Carolina Hurricanes taking on the Montreal Canadiens in the Eastern Conference. Both series promise high-stakes playoff hockey as teams compete for a spot in the Stanley Cup Finals. ESPN previews the key storylines, matchups, and factors that could determine which teams advance.