For individual players, hot streaks matter in hockey. Getting on a run at a key time means your coach has faith in you, gives you more icetime, which, in turn, allows you to score even more.

So, based on stats from the conference finals, who's hot (and not) heading into the finals?

Hot

1. Cory Stillman (Car), 7 gp, 3 g, 9 pts, +6, 18:45 min/g
   
2. Chris Pronger (Edm), 5 gp, 5 pts, +1, 29:00 min/g
3. Justin Williams (Car), 7 gp, 3 g, 7 pts, +8, 21:45 min/g
   
4. Mike Peca (Edm), 5 gp, 3 g, 5 pts, +3, 19:00 min/g
5. Fernando Pisani (Edm), 5 gp, 4 pts, +1, 14 sog, 17:45 min/g
6. Bret Hedican (Car), 7 gp, 2 g, 4 pts, +3, 22:15 min/g
7. Rod Brind'Amour (Car), 7 gp, 3 g, 4 pts, +6, 22 sog, 23:20 min/g
   
8. Doug Weight (Car), 7 gp, 6 pts, +1, 16:20 min/g
9. Dwayne Roloson (Edm), 5 gp, 2 pts, 2.41 gaa, .934 sv%
   

Not

1. Jarret Stoll (Edm), 5 gp, 0 pts, -5, 15:00 min/g
2. Mark Recchi (Car), 7 gp, 2 pts, -4, 16:30 min/g
   
3. Ales Hemsky (Edm), 5 gp, 2 pts, -3, 13:25 min/g
4. Jaroslav Spacek (Edm), 5 gp, 1 pt, -2, 24:30 min/g
5. Cam Ward (Car), 6 gp, 2.61 gaa, .901 sv%
6. Eric Staal (Car), 7 gp, 5 pts, -3, 20:20 min/g
7. Adams/Adams/LaRose (Car), 7 gp, 0 pts, -1, 7:45 min/g