Every first-round NHL Stanley Cup playoffs series outside of Montreal-Tampa Bay is finished.

Teams like the Carolina Hurricanes and the Colorado Avalanche were dominant, but which players were the best?

Logan Stankoven of the Hurricanes was a goal-scoring machine; Jackson LaCombe of the Anaheim Ducks shut down the Edmonton Oilers while also providing offense; and Matt Boldy of the Minnesota Wild scored several clutch goals.

In your opinion, who was the standout performer of the first round? Let us know in the comments or create your own community post.