Photo Credit: The Hockey News

By Zane Miller

Here’s a look at what the first round of the NHL playoffs would look like if the season ended as of December 15th.

Eastern Conference

#WC2 Philadelphia Flyers v. #M1 Washington Capitals

#WC1 Pittsburgh Penguins v. #A1 Boston Bruins

#A3 Montreal Canadiens v. #A2 Buffalo Sabres

#M3 Carolina Hurricanes v. #M2 New York Islanders

Western Conference

#WC2 Calgary Flames v. #C1 St. Louis Blues

#WC1 Dallas Stars v. #P1 Arizona Coyotes

#P3 Edmonton Oilers v. #P2 Vegas Golden Knights

#C3 Winnipeg Jets v. #C2 Colorado Avalanche

Current Standings:

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