While the rush to the playoffs in the Western Conference remains somewhat wide open -- particularly for the wild cards -- the Eastern Conference eight appear to be relatively set, with final seeds yet to be resolved.
However, one potential first-round matchup that would be quite tasty is the Pittsburgh Penguins against the New York Rangers, and those two will square off at the world's most famous arena on Friday night. By a quirk of the schedule, these two Metro Division clubs waited until Feb. 26 for their first battle this season, and including Friday will play thrice in a 14-day span.