What a thrill ride for hockey fans this year. Not only are there going to be some classic matchups in this years quest for Lord Stanley (Montreal vs. Boston for one) but it took all 82 games of the regular season to determine who plays who.
The schedule is as follows:
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins (starts Thursday)
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Ottawa Senators (Wednesday)
Philadelphia Flyers vs Washington Capitals (Friday)
New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers (Wednesday)

WESTERN CONFERENCE
Detroit Red Wings vs Nashville Predators (Thursday)
Calgary Flames vs San Jose Sharks (Wednesday)
Minnesota Wild vs Colorado Avalanche (Wednesday)
Anaheim Ducks vs Dallas Stars (Thursday)