Notes for each confirmed matchup in the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs:
* This is the second all-time postseason meeting between the franchises, following the 1996 Conference Quarterfinals when the Panthers beat the Bruins in five games en route to reaching the Stanley Cup Final. It was Florida’s first-ever playoff series. Click here for a few #NHLStats on their matchup.
- Panthers Clinch Franchise-Record Fourth Straight Postseason Berth
- Bruins’ Historic Season Continues with Playoff Clinh in 64th Game
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* Tampa Bay and Toronto will meet in the 2023 First Round. It will be the second all-time postseason meeting between the franchises – the Lightning defeated the Maple Leafs in seven games in the First Round last year. Click here for a few #NHLStats on their matchup.
- Lightning Clinch Franchise-Best Sixth Straight Playoff Berth
- Maple Leafs Clinch Postseason Spot for Seventh Straight Year
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* This is the seventh all-time postseason meeting between the franchises and first since the Devils eliminated the Rangers in the Eastern Conference Final 11 years ago. Click here for a few #NHLStats on their matchup.
- Rangers Clinch 62nd Postseason Berth in Franchise History
- Devils’ Turnaround Continues with First Playoff Clinch Since 2018
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* This is the second all-time postseason meeting between the franchises. Carolina swept New York in the best-of-seven 2019 Second Round. Click here for a few #NHLStats on their matchup.
- Islanders Clinch Playoff Spot for Fourth Time in Five Years
- Hurricanes Clinch Playoff Spot for Fifth Straight Season
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* This is the second all-time postseason meeting between the franchises following the 2018 Conference Finals, a five-game triumph by Vegas during its historic run to the Stanley Cup Final in its inaugural season. Click here for a few #NHLStats on their matchup.
- Jets Clinch Final Playoff Spot in Western Conference
- Golden Knights Clinch Fifth Postseason Berth in Six Seasons
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* This is the ninth all-time postseason meeting between the franchises (EDM: 6-2; LAK: 2-6) and second in as many years. Click here for a few #NHLStats on their matchup.
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* This is the first all-time postseason meeting between the franchises. Click here for a few #NHLStats on their matchup.
- Kraken Clinch First Stanley Cup Playoffs Spot in Sophomore Season
- Avalanche Clinch a Playoff Berth to Defend Championship
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* This is the second postseason meeting between the franchises, following a six-game triumph by the Stars in the 2016 First Round. Click here for a few #NHLStats on their matchup.
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* Edmonton and Vegas will square off in the Second Round, marking the first all-time postseason meeting between the franchises. The Oilers own an all-time series record of 10-6 in their first head-to-head playoff round with a franchise, while the Golden Knights are 7-3. Click here for a few more #NHLStats on their matchup.
