Eastern Conference

Metropolitan Division Winner vs. Atlantic Division Winner

Washington Capitals vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

Players to Watch: G Braden Holtby and F Nikita Kucherov

Who Wins: Lightning in 6 games

Western Conference

Pacific Division Winner vs. Central Division #2

Vegas Golden Knights vs. Winnipeg Jets

Players to Watch: F Jonathan Marchessault and F Paul Stastny

Who Wins: Golden Knights in 7 games