Ducks face new challenges vs. Predators in conference finals

ANAHEIM — The beards will keep growing and the Ducks will keep playing. They eliminated the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of their second-round playoff series with a 2-1 victory Wednesday, ending their Game 7 curse with a smart, patient game that showed off all their experience, depth and skill.
No rest for the weary, though.
Games 1 and 2 of the best-of-7 Western Conference finals are Friday and Sunday at Honda Center.
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