Based on last season’s standings and using the following sorting criteria: (1) Points, (2) Wins, (3) Goal Differential, and (4) Goals Scored, here are the Round 1 match-ups…

1 – Florida – Bye
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2 – Los Angeles Wins vs. 31 – St. Louis
Game 1
Game 2

3 – Vancouver Wins vs. 30 – Columbus
Game 1
Game 2
Game 3

4 – Colorado Wins vs. 29 – Montreal
Game 1
Game 2

5 – Boston Wins vs. 28 – Ottawa
Game 1
Game 2
Game 3

6 – Detroit vs. 27 – Calgary Wins
Game 1
Game 2
Game 3

7 – Buffalo Wins vs. 26 – Minnesota
Game 1
Game 2

8 – Pittsburgh vs. 25 – Tampa Bay Wins
Game 1
Game 2
Game 3

9 – San Jose Wins vs. 24 – Edmonton
Game 1
Game 2

10 – Toronto Wins vs. 23 – Washington
Game 1
Game 2

11 – New Jersey Wins vs. 22 – Arizona
Game 1
Game 2

12 – Islanders Win vs. 21 – Dallas
Game 1
Game 2

13 – Philly vs. 20 – Nashville Wins
Game 1
Game 2

14 – Carolina vs. 19 – Rangers Win
Game 1
Game 2

15 – Vegas vs. 18 – Chicago Wins
Game 1
Game 2

16 – Winnipeg vs. 17 – Anaheim Wins
Game 1
Game 2

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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)