For the second straight year the New York Rangers failed to reach the postseason, but there are still plenty of playoff connections to keep a keen eye on.
One team not short on ties to the Blueshirts are of course the Tampa Bay Lightning, who have a boatload of former Rangers on their rosters.
And the Lightning, who created history in the regular season by becoming the second team in NHL history to finish with 62 wins, are responsible for one of the most shocking storylines to come out of the First Round so far.
They are on the cusp of elimination following a 3-1 defeat to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday night, and they will try to avoid a series sweep on Tuesday.