Last night, the playoffs were decided on the last game of the season, as the Minnesota Wild eliminated the Dallas Stars from playoff contention. That result gave the Chicago Blackhawks the eighth playoff spot despite failing to clinch earlier in the day due to a loss against Detroit. Before getting to the heart of the matter (meaning predictions and analysis of each playoff battle), I will give myself a grade for each of the previews from earlier in the season. Both will be in separate pieces, since I want to give each one its own time. For now, here are the matchups for round one of the playoffs:
EASTERN CONFERENCE
New York Rangers vs. Washington Capitals
Buffalo Sabres vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Montreal Canadiens vs. Boston Bruins
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Vancouver Canucks
Los Angeles Kings vs. San Jose Sharks
Phoenix Coyotes vs. Detroit Red Wings
Anaheim Ducks vs. Nashville Predators
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