On Saturday, the Eastern Conference Final will get underway when the Rangers host the Lightning at MSG, followed by Game 1 of the Western Final on Sunday when Chicago visits Anaheim. In anticipation of what promises to be two quality series, here’s a look at the key players to watch -- one from each team -- as the clubs look to advance to the Stanley Cup Final.
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