NHL playoff bracket 2014: 16 teams begin quest to hoist Stanley Cup

The 2014 Stanley Cup Playoff matchups are set. The postseason begins Wednesday, April 16. Here's a look at the 2014 NHL playoffs field. Teams listed first are the higher seeds and have home ice advantage in the first round. Eastern Conference Metropolitan Division No. 1 Pittsburgh Penguins vs. WC1 Columbus Blue JacketsNo. 2 New York Rangers vs. No. 3 Philadelphia Flyers Atlantic Division No. 1 Boston Bruins vs. WC2 Detroit Red WingsNo. 2 Tampa Bay Lightning vs. No. 3 Montreal Canadiens Western C...