NHL Playoffs: Round 1 Update

As the first round Conference quarterfinals of the 2012 NHL playoffs are under way, several teams have already secured a 2nd round spot, and one step closer to the Cup. Among the teams moving on are the Predators, Blues, Flyers, and most recently the L.A. Kings. In the west, Phoenix and Chicago are still playing for the last spot. Phoenix is leading the series 3-2. The only eastern conference team to advance are the Flyers. Florida and Ottawa both lead 3-2, against New Jersey and New York, respectively. Boston and Washington so far are the first teams to force a game seven. The first round will finish up by the end of this week. It is still a long journey for those teams left fighting for the dream of hoisting the Stanley Cup.