And the 2012 NHL Playoff 1st Round Match-ups are?

The NHL regular season is over and the 1st round of playoffs is upon us, perhaps your favorite team is playing the perfect opponent or it’s going to be a rough series in your eyes.

Here are the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff 1st Round Match-ups:

Eastern Conference
New York Rangers vs. Ottawa Senators
Boston Bruins vs. Washington Capitals
Florida Panthers vs. New Jersey Devils
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers

Western Conference
Vancouver Canucks vs. LA Kings
St. Louis Blues vs. San Jose Sharks
Phoenix Coyotes vs. Chicago Blackhawks
Nashville Predators vs. Detroit Red Wings

The NHL will release the playoff schedule at 1pm est today!