The NHL’s playoff picture did not get locked in until the final game of the last full night of the schedule ended in dramatic fashion on Friday.
The Arizona Coyotes rallied from a 4-0 deficit to beat the Nashville Predators 5-4, finally establishing all the first-round matchups — with six of eight set on the final full night of the season.
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Colorado Avalanche vs. Nashville Predators
Minnesota Wild vs. St. Louis Blues
Calgary Flames vs. Dallas Stars
Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Florida Panthers vs. Washington Capitals
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Boston Bruins
New York Rangers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
The Predators would have played Calgary with one point versus Arizona..
The playoffs start Monday.
