The first round of the NHL Eastern Conference playoffs is set after a hectic final night of the regular-season schedule.
FIRST-ROUND SCHEDULE
Florida Panthers vs. Washington Capitals
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Boston Bruins
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
New York Rangers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh secured a date with the Rangers with a 5-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets, dropping Washington into a wild-card spot and a clash with the NHL-leading Panthers.
The Leafs' 5-2 win over Boston guaranteed a Toronto-Tampa playoff clash with the Bruins drawing the wild card and facing the Metropolitan Division-winning Hurricanes.
The Stanley Cup Playoffs start Monday, May 2nd.
