Even with Cam Ward Pulled for the extra attacker on the power play with 2:49 left in the game the Carolina Hurricanes fall short tonight Tampa Throws in an empty-netter, making it 5-2 and putting the Hurricanes playoff hopes to rest for good.
There will be some terrific first round playoff matchups.
The New York Rangers will face the Washington Capitals putting some of the games biggest snipers (mainly Alex Ovechkin and Alexander Semin) against Henrik Lundqvist.
Another matchup that should garner s ton of interest is #3 Boston Bruins vs. the #6 seed, Montreal Canadiens. Not only is there a ton of history here, there is also that brawl and the little incident involving Zdeno Chara and Max Pavioretty.