New Jersey went on the power play with the chance to take the lead just for Carolina to come away with the short-handed goal. Jordan Martinook broke free seconds into the power play and buried a shot in the back of the net to give the Hurricanes the lead heading into the third period.

The Presidents' Trophy for best regular-season record has already been clinched by the Winnipeg Jets, who are hoping an excellent campaign carries on into the postseason. In the Eastern Conference, the Washington Capitals — once Alex Ovechkin broke the all-time NHL goal-scoring record — have secured the No. 1 seed.

The NHL released the full slate of first-round matchups for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including game times and TV schedule.