The top teams in the NHL are locked into the playoff field, but a majority of them do not know what their first-round matchups look like.
All of the four divisional races have yet to be decided since each lead is at five points or fewer going into Thursday's games.
The Eastern Conference possesses the most drama in its wild-card race, where four teams are mathematically in good shape.
The New York Islanders and Pittsburgh Penguins appear to have the edges over the Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers in that competition.
The Western Conference field is almost completely set.