Buffalo Sabres (35-37-7, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (45-26-8, in the Atlantic Division) ...

Columbus Blue Jackets (37-33-9, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Washington Capitals (50-20-9, in the Metropolitan Division) ...

New York Islanders (34-33-12, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (41-31-7, in the Metropolitan Division) ...

Toronto Maple Leafs (49-26-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (47-27-5, in the Metropolitan Division) ...

Chicago Blackhawks (23-46-11, in the Central Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (39-31-10, in the Atlantic Division) ...

Utah Hockey Club (37-30-13, in the Central Division) vs. Nashville Predators (29-43-8, in the Central Division) ...