Frank Seravalli: It was the first time in NHL that the No. 1 seeds in the Eastern and Western Conferences were eliminated in the first round.
Mike McIntyre: Regular season standings
#1: ELIMINATED
#2: ELIMINATED
#3: DOWN 3-2
#4: Tied 2-2
#5: Won 4-0
#6: DOWN 3-2
#7: Up 3-2
#8: Tied 2-2
#9: ELIMINATED
#10: DOWN 3-2
#11: Tied 2-2
#12: Up 3-2
#13: Won 4-0
#14: (Missed playoffs)
#15: Tied 2-2
#16: Up 3-2
#17: Won 4-1
Svechnikov doubtful
Chip Alexander: Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour said that it’s doubtful that Andrei Svechnikov plays today.