Eastern Conference

Metropolitan Division #2 vs. Metropolitan Division Winner

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Washington Capitals

Players to Watch: F Evgeni Malkin and F T.J. Oshie

Who Wins: Capitals in 6 games

Wild Card Team #1 vs. Atlantic Division #2

New York Islanders vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

Players to Watch: F John Taveras and G Ben Bishop

Who Wins: Lightning in 7 games

Western Conference

Central Division #2 vs. Central Division Winner

St. Louis Blues vs. Dallas Stars

Players to Watch: F Vladimir Tarasenko and F Jamie Benn

Who Wins: Blues in 7 games

Wild Card Team #1 vs. Pacific Division #3

Nashville Predators vs. San Jose Sharks

Players to Watch: D Shea Weber and F Joe Pavelski

Who Wins: Predators in 7 games