Stanley Cup Playoffs Discussion Thread: May 18-21

We’ve arrived at the end of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with one of hockey’s greatest gifts awaiting in the finale: a Game 7, this one between the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres in front of what should be an absolutely wild atmosphere in western New York this evening. Following that game, it’s on to the conference finals. Colorado hosts Vegas for Game 1 on Tuesday and Game 2 on Thursday, while Carolina plays host on Wednesday night to the winner of Monday’s Game 7. All t