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Scenario 1: Capitals and Devils win
Matchups: No. 1 Boston vs. No. 4 Pittsburgh No. 2 Washington vs. No. 3 New Jersey Skinny: The Bruins split the season series with the Penguins two games apiece with one of the Pens' wins coming in a shootout. The Capitals and Devils also split their four matchups, but both of New Jersey's wins came by way of the shootout.
Scenario 2: Capitals and Hurricanes win Matchups: No. 1 Boston vs. No. 6 Carolina No. 2 Washington vs. No. 4 Pittsburgh Skinny: The Bruins dominated the Hurricanes, winning all four meetings by a combined score of 18-6. The Capitals took three of four from the Penguins, with their only loss in the season series coming in a shootout.
Scenario 3: Rangers and Devils win Matchups: No. 1 Boston vs. No. 7 N.Y. Rangers No. 3 New Jersey vs. No. 4 Pittsburgh Skinny: The Bruins split the season series with the Rangers with all four contests being one-goal games. The Devils and Penguins also split their season series with each team winning three times.
Scenario 4: Rangers and Hurricanes win Matchups: No. 1 Boston vs. No. 7 N.Y. Rangers No. 4 Pittsburgh vs. No. 6 Carolina Skinny: The Rangers and Bruins split their games. The Hurricanes and Penguins also split their four meetings.
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