Predators primed for first crack at cup

NASHVILLE, Tennessee - Different players just keep stepping up for the Nashville Predators, and now their magical postseason run has an even bigger destination: the franchise's first trip to the Stanley Cup final.

Colton Sissons scored his third goal of the night with 6:01 remaining as the Predators eliminated the Anaheim Ducks with a 6-3 win in Game 6 of the NHL's Western Conference final on Monday night.

"In the back of your head, you've been thinking about the final and then when the buzzer goes off, it's an amazing feeling," said Nashville goalie Pekka Rinne.