The matchups are set. 

In the West:

Avalanche vs. Kings
Stars vs. Wild
Golden Knights vs. Mammoth
Oilers vs. Ducks

In the East:

Sabres vs. Bruins
Lightning vs. Canadiens
Hurricanes vs. Senators
Penguins vs. Flyers

The Stars and Wild renew their rivalry in a fated matchup many expected to happen over the course of the season when it became clear the Avs were going to win the division.

The Mammoth should have a raucous home crowd with their first ever postseason berth. 

The Lightning and Canadiens meet each other in a rematch of the 2021 Stanley Cup Finals with Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield now bona fide superstars and ready to lead their club to new heights. Meanwhile, the Lightning's veteran core with plenty of winning experience will try to climb back up to the top of the mountain after disappointments in the past few seasons. 

The Pens and Flyers renew their rivalry that needs no introduction. Can the Pens' aging core capture another title in what may be their last chance?

Sound off in the comments below your picks and what you're looking forward to the most. 

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