2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Preview

Eastern Conference

1. New York Rangers vs. 8. Ottawa Senators

Matchup to Watch: C Brad Richards vs. D Erik Karlsson

Results: Rangers in 5 games

2. Boston Bruins vs. 7. Washington Capitals

Matchup to Watch: D Zdeno Chara vs. F Alex Ovechkin

Results: Bruins in 6 games

3. Florida Panthers vs. 6. New Jersey Devils

Matchup to Watch: D Brian Campbell vs. F Ilya Kovalchuk

Results: Devils in 5 games

4. Pittsburgh Penguins vs. 5. Philadelphia Flyers

Matchup to Watch: F Evgeni Malkin vs. D Braydon Coburn

Results: Flyers in 7 games

Western Conference

1. Vancouver Canucks vs. 8. Los Angeles Kings

Matchup to Watch: Canucks scorers vs. Kings goalie Jonathan Quick

Results: Kings in 7 games

2. St. Louis Blues vs. 7. San Jose Sharks

Matchup to Watch: Blues goaltenders Jaroslav Halak & Brian Elliott vs. Sharks scorers

Results: Blues in 6 games

3. Phoenix Coyotes vs. 6. Chicago Blackhawks

Matchup to Watch: Coyotes blue line vs. Blackhawks top line

Results: Blackhawks in 6 games

4. Nashville Predators vs. 5. Detroit Red Wings

Matchup to Watch: Predators goalie Pekka Rinne vs. Red Wings scorers

Results: Red Wings in 6 games