Bleacher Report · Apr 21, 2019
NHL Playoff Bracket 2019: Stanley Cup Schedule, Postseason Tree and Standings
There have already been plenty of surprises in this year's NHL playoffs. And there may be even more in the weeks to come.
The No. 1 seeds from each conference—the Tampa Bay Lightning (Eastern Conference) and Calgary Flames (Western Conference)—have been eliminated. Tampa Bay was swept by the Columbus Blue Jackets, while Calgary lost to the Colorado Avalanche in five games.
However, only half of the second-round field has been set. The rest will be decided over the next several days.
Updated Playoff Standings
Eastern Conference
Columbus Blue Jackets defeated Tampa Bay Lightning 4-0. Columbus will face winner of Boston-Toronto series.