The New York Rangers' reward for finishing two points ahead of the Philadelphia Flyers at the end of the regular season is hosting Game 7 of their Eastern Conference first-round series on Wednesday. New York owns a perfect 5-0 mark in Game 7s at Madison Square Garden and has won 10 of its last 11 meetings with Philadelphia at home.

The Central Division champion Colorado Avalanche attempt to continue the home dominance in the series and advance to the next plateau when they host the Minnesota Wild in Game 7 of their Western Conference first-round matchup on Wednesday. The home team has won each of the six games, with four decided by one goal - including three that needed overtime.

The Los Angeles Kings attempt to make history when they visit the San Jose Sharks for Game 7 of their Western Conference first-round series on Wednesday. Los Angeles looks to join the 1942 Toronto Maple Leafs, the 1975 New York Islanders and the 2010 Philadelphia Flyers as the only teams to win a best-of-seven series in the Stanley Cup playoffs after losing the first three games.