Winnipeg Jets: 1st in Central Division, 116 points, def. STL in Round 1 (4-3) Dallas Stars: 2nd in Central Division, 106 points, def. COL in Round 1 (4-3) You gotta hand it to the Jets and Stars: they closed out what might have been the best first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in recent memory.

Both teams had spectacular Game 7 comebacks while missing a star forward and top defenseman. That makes this series a tough call.

The Jets and the Stars both needed seven games to advance in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Now, they fight for a spot in the Conference Final