The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs are set to begin on Saturday, April 19, 2025, featuring 16 teams vying for hockey’s most coveted prize. The Winnipeg Jets enter as the Presidents’ Trophy winners, marking the first time in franchise history they’ve achieved this honor. In the Eastern Conference, the Washington Capitals clinched the top seed, bolstered by Alex Ovechkin’s record-breaking 895th NHL goal, surpassing Wayne Gretzky’s long-standing record.
Check out our 2025 NHL playoff predictions in the image above. Which team do you think will hoist the Stanley Cup this postseason?
2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs First-Round Schedule
Eastern Conference
- (A1) Toronto Maple Leafs vs. (WC2) Ottawa Senators
- Game 1: Sunday, April 20, 7 p.m. ET
- Game 2: Tuesday, April 22, 7:30 p.m. ET
- Game 3: Thursday, April 24, 7 p.m. ET
- Game 4: Saturday, April 26, 7 p.m. ET
- Game 5: Tuesday, April 29, TBD
- Game 6: Thursday, May 1, TBD
- Game 7: Saturday, May 3, TBD
- (A2) Tampa Bay Lightning vs. (A3) Florida Panthers
- Game 1: Tuesday, April 22, 8:30 p.m. ET
- Game 2: Thursday, April 24, 6:30 p.m. ET
- Game 3: Saturday, April 26, 1 p.m. ET
- Game 4: Monday, April 28, TBD
- Game 5: Wednesday, April 30, TBD
- Game 6: Friday, May 2, TBD
- Game 7: Sunday, May 4, TBD
- (M1) Washington Capitals vs. (WC1) Montreal Canadiens
- Game 1: Monday, April 21, 7 p.m. ET
- Game 2: Wednesday, April 23, 7 p.m. ET
- Game 3: Friday, April 25, 7 p.m. ET
- Game 4: Sunday, April 27, 6:30 p.m. ET
- Game 5: Wednesday, April 30, TBD
- Game 6: Friday, May 2, TBD
- Game 7: Sunday, May 4, TBD
- (M2) Carolina Hurricanes vs. (M3) New Jersey Devils
- Game 1: Sunday, April 20, 3 p.m. ET
- Game 2: Tuesday, April 22, 6 p.m. ET
- Game 3: Friday, April 25, 8 p.m. ET
- Game 4: Sunday, April 27, 3:30 p.m. ET
- Game 5: Tuesday, April 29, TBD
- Game 6: Friday, May 2, TBD
- Game 7: Sunday, May 4, TBD
Western Conference
- (C1) Winnipeg Jets vs. (WC2) St. Louis Blues
- Game 1: Saturday, April 19, 6 p.m. ET
- Game 2: Monday, April 21, 7:30 p.m. ET
- Game 3: Thursday, April 24, 9:30 p.m. ET
- Game 4: Sunday, April 27, 1 p.m. ET
- Game 5: Wednesday, April 30, TBD
- Game 6: Friday, May 2, TBD
- Game 7: Sunday, May 4, TBD
- (C2) Dallas Stars vs. (C3) Colorado Avalanche
- Game 1: Saturday, April 19, 8:30 p.m. ET
- Game 2: Monday, April 21, 9:30 p.m. ET
- Game 3: Wednesday, April 23, 9:30 p.m. ET
- Game 4: Saturday, April 26, 9:30 p.m. ET
- Game 5: Monday, April 28, TBD
- Game 6: Wednesday, April 30, TBD
- Game 7: Friday, May 2, TBD
- (P1) Vegas Golden Knights vs. (WC1) Minnesota Wild
- Game 1: Sunday, April 20, 10 p.m. ET
- Game 2: Tuesday, April 22, 10 p.m. ET
- Game 3: Thursday, April 24, 9:30 p.m. ET
- Game 4: Saturday, April 26, 9:30 p.m. ET
- Game 5: Monday, April 28, TBD
- Game 6: Wednesday, April 30, TBD
- Game 7: Friday, May 2, TBD
- (P2) Los Angeles Kings vs. (P3) Edmonton Oilers
- Game 1: Monday, April 21, 10 p.m. ET
- Game 2: Wednesday, April 23, 10 p.m. ET
- Game 3: Friday, April 25, 9:30 p.m. ET
- Game 4: Sunday, April 27, 9:30 p.m. ET
- Game 5: Tuesday, April 29, TBD
- Game 6: Thursday, May 1, TBD
- Game 7: Saturday, May 3, TBD
Note: Dates and times are subject to change.
Fantasy Hockey and Playoff Pools
For fantasy hockey enthusiasts, We offer comprehensive rankings of the top 100 players for playoff pools, including skaters and goalies. Fans can also can participate in our 2025 NHL Playoff Pool by submitting their picks through our online form.
TV Broadcast and Streaming
In Canada, games will be broadcast on Sportsnet, CBC, and TVA Sports. In the United States, coverage will be available on ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, TBS, truTV, and streaming platforms like Max and Hulu. For a complete schedule and broadcast details, visit our official NHL schedule page.
