

The previous occurrences: 2019 (WSH, VGK & TBL: No. 1 overall team from the current season all eliminated in the opening round. * The 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs are the fifth in the NHL's expansion era (since 1967-68) to feature the reigning Stanley Cup Finalists (postseasons in which both teams qualified) and the League's No. That has happened only six times in the round of eight during the NHL's modern era (since 1943-44) the most recent occurrence was in the 2003 Conference Semifinals (TBL vs.
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* Three of four series in the 2023 Second Round are first-time playoff matchups. * The 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs are the fourth to feature multiple Wild Card teams advance to the Second Round. Here are all the #NHLStats you need to know as the 'Night of the Underdogs' capped action Sunday:

The Panthers (WC2, East) and Kraken (WC1, West) wrapped up the final weekend of the First Round by ousting the Presidents' Trophy-winning Bruins and reigning Stanley Cup champion-Avalanche, respectively. WILD CARD CLUBS WRAP UP WEEKEND WITH WINS * The latest instalment of the "Hudson River Rivalry" will come to a close tonight as the Devils and Rangers clash in Game 7, with the winner advancing to the Second Round. * The Kraken defeated the Avalanche in their first-ever Game 7 and became the first franchise in NHL history to earn its first series win against a reigning Stanley Cup champion. * The Panthers brought the Bruins' record-setting season to an end Sunday, becoming just the eighth team to defeat the Presidents' Trophy winner in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
