| No. | CR | GP | W | L | OTL | GF | GA | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | Atlanta Thrashers | 82 | 43 | 28 | 11 | 246 | 245 | 97 |
| 2 | 7 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 82 | 44 | 33 | 5 | 253 | 261 | 93 |
| 3 | 11 | Carolina Hurricanes | 82 | 40 | 34 | 8 | 241 | 253 | 88 |
| 4 | 12 | Florida Panthers | 82 | 35 | 31 | 16 | 247 | 257 | 86 |
| 5 | 14 | Washington Capitals | 82 | 28 | 40 | 14 | 235 | 286 | 70 |