Cam Talbot has helped the New York Rangers to the league’s best record and the President’s Trophy. (Getty)
The NHL regular season is over, and the first round matchups are finally set.
The New York Rangers have won the President’s Trophy, while the Buffalo Sabers have clinched the worst record.
Last year’s Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings and President’s Trophy winning Boston Bruins both missed the playoffs this year.
Here’s who’s in and the first round matchups:
Eastern Conference
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1. New York Rangers (53-22-7, 113 points) vs 8. Pittsburgh Penguins (43-27-12, 98 points)
2. Montreal Canadiens (50-22-10, 110 points) vs 7. Detroit Red Wings (43-25-14, 100 points)
3. Tampa Bay Lightning (50-24-8, 108 points) vs 6. Ottawa Senators (43-26-13, 99 points)
4. Washington Capitals (45-26-11, 101 points) vs 5. New York Islanders (47-28-7, 101 points)
Western Conference
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1. Anaheim Ducks (51-24-7, 109 points) vs 8. Winnipeg Jets (43-26-13, 99 points)
2. St. Louis Blues (51-24-7, 109 points) vs 7. Minnesota Wild (46-28-8, 100 points)
3. Nashville Predators (47-25-10, 104 points) vs 4. Chicago Blackhawks (48-28-6, 102 points)
5. Vancouver Canucks (47-29-6, 100 points) vs 6. Calgary Flames (45-30-7, 97 points)
