The NHL playoffs are set to commence with the final games of the regular season wrapping up. The Winnipeg Jets have clinched the Presidents' Trophy, while the Washington Capitals have secured the top seed in the Eastern Conference. The Florida Panthers, as defending champions, aim for a third consecutive Eastern title. In the West, the Colorado Avalanche and Vegas Golden Knights pose significant threats. The finalized playoff brackets reveal exciting first-round matchups, including the Capitals facing the Montreal Canadiens and the Jets against the St. Louis Blues. The playoffs begin April 19, with the Stanley Cup Final expected by June 23.