Here's a quick look at the upcoming playoff series for Round 1, the Conference Quarterfinals, including how each team faired during the regular season, and the season series record between the two teams in each matchup.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
Washington Capitals: 54-15-13, 121 points
Montreal Canadiens: 39-33-10, 88 points
Season Series: WSH 2-1-1, MTL 2-1-1
New Jersey Devils: 48-27-7, 103 points
Philadelphia Flyers: 41-35-6, 88 points
Season Series: NJ 1-4-1, PHI 5-1-0
3 vs 6
Buffalo Sabres: 45-27-10, 100 points
Boston Bruins: 39-30-13, 91 points
Season Series: BUF 2-2-2, BOS 4-2-0
4 vs 5
Pittsburgh Penguins: 47-28-7, 101 points
Ottawa Senators: 44-32-6, 94 points
Season Series: PIT 2-2-0, OTT 2-2-0
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
San Jose Sharks: 51-20-11, 113 points
Colorado Avalanche: 43-30-9, 95 points
Season Series: SJ 2-1-1, COL 2-2-0
Chicago Blackhawks: 52-22-8, 112 points
Nashville Predators: 47-29-6, 100 points
Season Series: CHI 4-2-0, NSH 2-4-0
Vancouver Canucks: 49-28-5, 103 points
Los Angeles Kings: 46-27-9, 101 points
Season Series: VAN 3-1-0, LA 1-2-1
Phoenix Coyotes: 50-25-7, 107 points
Detroit Red Wings: 44-24-14, 102 points
Season Series: PHX 2-2-0, DET 2-0-2
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Non-Playoff Teams Final Numbers
Eastern Conference:
9 New York Rangers: 38-33-11, 87 points
10 Atlanta Thrashers: 35-34-13, 83 points
11 Carolina Hurricanes: 35-37-10, 80 points
12 Tampa Bay Lightning: 34-36-12, 80 points
13 New York Islanders: 34-37-11, 79 points
14 Florida Panthers: 32-37-13, 77 points
Western Conference: