Photo Credit: The Athletic

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 January 15th.

Eastern Conference

#WC2 Philadelphia Flyers v. #M1 Washington Capitals

#WC1 Carolina Hurricanes v. #A1 Boston Bruins

#A3 Toronto Maple Leafs v. #A2 Tampa Bay Lightning

#M3 New York Islanders v. #M2 Pittsburgh Penguins

Western Conference

#WC2 Vegas Golden Knights v. #C1 St. Louis Blues

#WC1 Vancouver Canucks v. #P1 Arizona Coyotes

#P3 Calgary Flames v. #P2 Edmonton Oilers

#C3 Colorado Avalanche v. #C2 Dallas Stars

Current Standings:

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