The first round of the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs is coming to an end. There are two series left and things could be packed by Friday night as the Flyers and Canucks win their next games. While we wait to see how the Second Round adjusts, let’s take a look at some NHL playoff scenarios for the next round of matchups.
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The NHL playoff scenarios of Friday
Game 6: Flyers Vs. Canadiens (PHI leads 3-2) – 7 pm ET – NBCSN; live broadcast: If the Flyers win, they will play the Islanders in the Second Round and Boston will play Tampa.
Game 6: Blues Vs. Canucks (VAN leads 3-2) – 9.45pm ET – NBCSN; live broadcast: The winner of this series will play the Golden Knights in the Second Round. The matchup of Avalanche-Stars is already set.
Eastern Conference
If the Flyers eliminate the Canadiens:
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The Flyers will play the Islanders and the Lightning will play the Bruins
If the Canadiens eliminate the Flyers:
• The Lightning will play the Canadiens and the Bruins will play the Islanders
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WESTERN CONFERENCE
The Golden Knights will play the Blues as Canucks in the Second Round.
The Avalanche will play the Stars in the Second Round.
MORE:
• Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round schedule
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Stanley Cup Playoffs: Second Round Matchup Scenarios Originally Appeared on NBCSports.com
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