4-way tie among Pittsburgh Penguins, New Jersey Devils, Los Angeles Kings & New York Islanders

• Head-to-head removes Pittsburgh Penguins & New York Islanders; Head-to-head advances New Jersey Devils
• New 3-way tie among New Jersey Devils, Los Angeles Kings & New York Islanders is broken using Head-to-head in favor of New Jersey Devils

2-way tie among Edmonton Oilers & Chicago Blackhawks is broken using Head-to-head in favor of Edmonton Oilers

2-way tie among Boston Bruins & Detroit Red Wings is broken using Head-to-head in favor of Boston Bruins

2-way tie among Winnipeg Jets & Calgary Flames is broken using Head-to-head in favor of Winnipeg Jets