2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs: A Comprehensive Guide
The excitement of the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs commenced on April 19, with the Winnipeg Jets emerging as the top seed across the NHL, bolstered by a robust regular-season performance. In the Eastern Conference, the Washington Capitals claimed the No. 1 seed after an impressive showing.
This guide will be your go-to resource for the entirety of the postseason, providing schedules, results, highlights, and more as the playoffs progress towards the Stanley Cup Final.
First Round Action
Atlantic Division Matchups
Regular-season records:
Maple Leafs: 52-26-4 (108 points)
Senators: 45-30-7 (97 points)
Leading scorers:
Maple Leafs: Mitch Marner (27 goals, 75 assists)
Senators: Tim Stutzle (24 goals, 55 assists)
Series Schedule (Maple Leafs lead 2-0)
Game 1: Maple Leafs 6, Senators 2 | Recap
Game 2: Maple Leafs 3, Senators 2 (OT) | Recap
Game 3: Maple Leafs at Senators | April 24, 7 p.m. (ESPN2)
Game 4: Maple Leafs at Senators | April 26, 7 p.m. (TBS)
Consensus pick: Maple Leafs
Regular-season records:
Lightning: 47-27-8 (102 points)
Panthers: 47-31-4 (98 points)
Leading scorers:
Lightning: Nikita Kucherov (37 goals, 84 assists)
Panthers: Sam Reinhart (39 goals, 42 assists)
Series Schedule (Panthers lead 1-0)
Game 1: Panthers 6, Lightning 2 | Recap
Game 2: Panthers at Lightning | April 24, 6:30 p.m. (TBS)
Consensus pick: Lightning
Metropolitan Division Matchups
Regular-season records:
Capitals: 51-22-9 (111 points)
Canadiens: 40-31-11 (91 points)
Leading scorers:
Capitals: Dylan Strome (29 goals, 53 assists)
Canadiens: Nick Suzuki (30 goals, 59 assists)
Series Schedule (Capitals lead 2-0)
Game 1: Capitals 3, Canadiens 2 (OT) | Recap
Game 2: Capitals 3, Canadiens 1 | Recap
Game 3: Capitals at Canadiens | April 25, 7 p.m. (TNT)
Consensus pick: Capitals
Regular-season records:
Hurricanes: 47-30-5 (99 points)
Devils: 42-33-7 (91 points)
Leading scorers:
Hurricanes: Sebastian Aho (29 goals, 45 assists)
Devils: Jesper Bratt (21 goals, 67 assists)
Series Schedule (Hurricanes lead 2-0)
Game 1: Hurricanes 4, Devils 1 | Recap
Game 2: Hurricanes 3, Devils 1 | Recap
Game 3: Hurricanes at Devils | April 25, 8 p.m. (TBS)
Consensus pick: Hurricanes
Central Division Matchups
Regular-season records:
Jets: 56-22-4 (116 points)
Blues: 44-30-8 (96 points)
Leading scorers:
Jets: Kyle Connor (41 goals, 56 assists)
Blues: Robert Thomas (21 goals, 60 assists)
Series Schedule (Jets lead 2-0)
Game 1: Jets 5, Blues 3 | Recap
Game 2: Jets 2, Blues 1 | Recap
Game 3: Jets at Blues | April 24, 9:30 p.m. (ESPN2)
Consensus pick: Jets
Regular-season records:
Stars: 50-26-6 (106 points)
Avalanche: 49-29-4 (102 points)
Leading scorers:
Stars: Matt Duchene (30 goals, 52 assists)
Avalanche: Nathan MacKinnon (32 goals, 84 assists)
Series Schedule (Series tied 1-1)
Game 1: Avalanche 5, Stars 1 | Recap
Game 2: Stars 4, Avalanche 3 | Recap
Game 3: Stars at Avalanche | April 23, 9:30 p.m. (ESPN)
Consensus pick: Avalanche
Pacific Division Matchups
Regular-season records:
Golden Knights: 50-22-10 (110 points)
Wild: 45-30-7 (97 points)
Leading scorers:
Golden Knights: Jack Eichel (28 goals, 66 assists)
Wild: Matt Boldy (27 goals, 46 assists)
Series Schedule (Series tied 1-1)
Game 1: Golden Knights 4, Wild 2 | Recap
Game 2: Wild 5, Golden Knights 2 | Recap
Game 3: Golden Knights at Wild | April 24, 9 p.m. (TBS)
Consensus pick: Golden Knights
Regular-season records:
Kings: 48-25-9 (105 points)
Oilers: 48-29-5 (101 points)
Leading scorers:
Kings: Adrian Kempe (35 goals, 38 assists)
Oilers: Leon Draisaitl (52 goals, 54 assists)
Series Schedule (Kings lead 1-0)
Game 1: Kings 6, Oilers 5 | Recap
Game 2: Oilers at Kings | April 23, 10 p.m. (TBS)
Consensus pick: Kings
As the playoffs continue, all eyes will be on the matchups and performances, making this postseason a thrilling experience for hockey fans everywhere.