NHL Playoffs 2012: Matchups Set After Season Ends Saturday

The 2012 NHL Playoffs are set following Saturday's action. 15 games were played on the season's final day, and in some cases it took until the very last second ticked off the clock before we learned exactly who would play who in the Conference Quarterfinal round, but at long last, we finally know.

Here's a full look at the eight different match-ups that will kick off the 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

EASTERN CONFERENCE

• No. 1 New York Rangers vs. No. 8 Ottawa Senators
• No. 2 Boston Bruins vs. No. 7 Washington Capitals
• No. 3 Florida Panthers vs. No 6 New Jersey Devils
• No. 4 Pittsburgh Penguins vs. No. 5 Philadelphia Flyers

WESTERN CONFERENCE

• No. 1 Vancouver Canucks vs. No. 8 Los Angeles Kings
• No. 2 St. Louis Blues vs. No. 7 San Jose Sharks
• No. 3 Phoenix Coyotes vs. No. 6 Chicago Blackhawks
• No. 4 Nashville Predators vs. No. 5 Detroit Red Wings

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