Championship Finals (Best of 5)

 

2 NY Islanders vs.  28 Buffalo Sabres

 

 GAME 1: Sabres @ Islanders

GAME 2: Sabres @ Islanders

GAME 3: Islanders @ Sabres

GAME 4: Islanders @ Sabres

GAME 5: Sabres @ Islanders

Sabres WIN 3-2

 

Consolation Bracket Finals (Best of 5)

 

 5 Florida Panthers vs.  16 NY Rangers

 

GAME 1: Rangers @ Panthers

GAME 2: Rangers @ Panthers

GAME 3: Panthers @ Rangers

Panthers WIN 3-0

 

The winners of each best-of-three first round match-up move forward through the Championship Bracket. The losers of each best-of-three first round match-up are re-seeded and compete in the Consolation Bracket.

Prizes are as follows:
Round 1 win = $250K
Round 2 win = $250K (consolation) & $500K (championship)
Round 3 win = $375K (consolation) & $750K (championship)
Round 4 win = $500K (consolation) & $1m (championship)
Round 5 win = $1m (consolation) & $2m (championship)