Possible Round 2 Matchups: The opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is still happening as we speak, and while there are still several series to be decided, the Round 2 picture is beginning to come into focus. The First Round culminates on May 5 with games #7, and currently in the Eastern Conference the Panthers, Rangers and Hurricanes have qualified to the next round, while in the Western Conference only the Avalanche have their ticket to the next phase.