The highly anticipated NHL playoffs have reached the conference finals stage, and hockey fans are in for a thrilling ride. The league's top teams have emerged from the quarterfinals, setting the stage for a showdown between some of the sport's biggest powerhouses. As the Eastern and Western Conference champions begin to take shape, the eyes of the hockey world are on the likes of the Boston Bruins, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Colorado Avalanche, who are all vying for a coveted spot in the Stanley Cup Finals. With their incredible skill and determination, these teams are ready to put on a show and prove why they're among the best in the league.

It's on: NHL sets the table for conference finals with heavyweights racing for the Stanley Cup  Rocky Mount Telegram