NEW YORK -- The match-ups for the eight Conference Quarter-Final series of the 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs have been determined. The match-ups are:
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Series 'A' - #1
Boston Bruins vs. #8
Montreal Canadiens
Series 'B' - #2
Washington Capitals vs. #7
New York Rangers
Series 'C' - #3
New Jersey Devils vs. #6
Carolina Hurricanes
Series 'D' - #4
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. #5
Philadelphia Flyers
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Series 'E' - #1
San Jose Sharks vs. #8
Anaheim Ducks
Series 'F' - #2
Detroit Red Wings vs. #7
Columbus Blue Jackets
Series 'G' - #3
Vancouver Canucks vs. #6
St. Louis Blues
Series 'H' - #4
Chicago Blackhawks vs. #5
Calgary Flames
Dates for these series will be announced later. A complete list of start times and broadcast information will be released when available. The 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs open Wednesday, Apr. 15.