Following the slate of games on Tuesday, all four Eastern Conference First Round matchups in the NHL playoffs have been determined. The pairings are as follows:

• Buffalo (A1) will face Boston (WC1).
• Tampa Bay (A2) will play against Montreal (A3).
• Carolina (M1) is set to compete with Ottawa (WC2).
• Pittsburgh (M2) will go head-to-head with Philadelphia (M3).

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NHL Eastern Conference First Round Matchups Locked – April 14, 2026

With Tuesday’s games concluded, all four Eastern Conference First Round matchups for the NHL playoffs are now finalized. The series pairings are set:

• Buffalo (A1) will face Boston (WC1).
• Tampa Bay (A2) will take on Montreal (A3).
• Carolina (M1) is scheduled to compete against Ottawa (WC2).
• Pittsburgh (M2) will go head-to-head with Philadelphia (M3).