Results

Minnesota Wild

Final

VS

0 – 3

Dallas Stars

The Stars earned it: 4.3 expected goals to 2.9, and a 3–0 win to show for it.

Detroit Red Wings

Final

VS

5 – 1

Utah Mammoth

Chances were even (2.2 to 2.0 expected goals); the Mammoth lost 1–5.

Philadelphia Flyers

Final

VS

2 – 7

Toronto Maple Leafs

Chances were even (1.9 to 2.0 expected goals); the Maple Leafs won 7–2.

Pittsburgh Penguins

Final

VS

1 – 6

Tampa Bay Lightning

The Lightning earned it: 3.2 expected goals to 1.0, and a 6–1 win to show for it.

Ottawa Senators

Final

VS

2 – 3

Buffalo Sabres

The Sabres were outchanced (2.9 to 1.4 expected goals) but won 3–2 anyway.

Nashville Predators

Final

VS

3 – 1

Carolina Hurricanes

The Hurricanes created the better chances (3.4 to 1.7 expected goals) — and lost 1–3.