Three games kick off the N-H-L playoffs tonight, including Winnipeg at home to Minnesota.
Winnipeg's 114 points in the regular season were second most in the Central Division and the league. Minnesota was third in the division with 101 points.
The other two games have Pittsburgh beginning their Stanley Cup defence at home against Philadelphia.
And, the expansion Vegas Golden Knights welcome the L-A Kings for Game 1 of their series.
Tomorrow night the Devils play the Lightning in Tampa, the Maple Leafs battle the Bruins in Boston, the Blue Jackets clash with the Capitals in D.C., the Avalanche play the Predators in Nashville, and the Sharks square off with the Ducks in Anaheim.