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For the third year in a row, the Oilers and Kings will meet in the first round.
This is a first-round rematch of last year's conference final
Two of the NHL's biggest overachievers are going head-to-head.
The Jets and Avalanche will give fans a first-round slugfest
The Hurricanes will look to begin their Stanley Cup run on the right foot against the Islanders
The Bruins and Maple Leafs should offer one of the more entertaining series of the opening round
The Panthers captured the Atlantic Division crown during the regular season and will now take on the Lightning in the first round
The Presidents' Trophy winners will take on the Capitals in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs
