With one game remaining (Ottawa at Boston on Sunday night), only one of the four Eastern Conference matchups is finalized (#3 Washington vs. #6 NY Rangers). The other three Eastern Conference matchups hinge on the outcome of the Boston-Ottawa game.
Series 'A' - #1 Pittsburgh vs. #8 TBD
Series 'B' - #2 TBD vs. #7 TBD
Series 'C' - #3 Washington vs. #6 NY Rangers
Series 'D' - #4 TBD vs. #5 Toronto
Team Current Possible Finish
Pittsburgh 1st 1st (locked)
Montreal 2nd 2nd or 4th
Washington 3rd 3rd (locked)
Boston 4th 2nd or 4th
Toronto 5th 5th (locked)
NY Rangers 6th 6th (locked)
NY Islanders 7th 7th or 8th
Ottawa 8th 7th or 8th
SCENARIOS
If Boston wins in regulation:
Series 'A' - #1 Pittsburgh vs. #8 Ottawa
Series 'B' - #2 Boston vs. #7 NY Islanders
Series 'C' - #3 Washington vs. #6 NY Rangers
Series 'D' - #4 Montreal vs. #5 Toronto
If Boston wins in overtime or shootout:
Series 'A' - #1 Pittsburgh vs. #8 NY Islanders
Series 'B' - #2 Boston vs. #7 Ottawa
Series 'C' - #3 Washington vs. #6 NY Rangers
Series 'D' - #4 Montreal vs. #5 Toronto
If Ottawa wins in any fashion:
Series 'A' - #1 Pittsburgh vs. #8 NY Islanders
Series 'B' - #2 Montreal vs. #7 Ottawa
Series 'C' - #3 Washington vs. #6 NY Rangers
Series 'D' - #4 Boston vs. #5 Toronto