Photo Credit: Sports Illustrated

By Zane Miller

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

Eastern Conference

#8 Montreal Canadiens v. #1 Buffalo Sabres

#7 Detroit Red Wings v. #2 Carolina Hurricanes

#6 Toronto Maple Leafs v. #3 Boston Bruins

#5 Washington Capitals v. #4 Pittsburgh Penguins

Western Conference

#8 Calgary Flames v. #1 Colorado Avalanche

#7 Nashville Predators v. #2 Edmonton Oilers

#6 Winnipeg Jets v. #3 St. Louis Blues

#5 Anaheim Ducks v. #4 Vegas Golden Knights

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