The NHL has officially set the stage for the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs, commencing on April 19 with the first-round matchups now confirmed. Leading the charge in the Western Conference are the Winnipeg Jets, who clinched the Central Division, and the Vegas Golden Knights, who took the Pacific Division. In the Eastern Conference, the Washington Capitals topped the Metropolitan Division, while the Toronto Maple Leafs secured the Atlantic Division title.

Game one of the playoffs features the Jets hosting the St. Louis Blues at 3 p.m. MST, followed by a slate of exciting matchups. The first round promises to deliver intense competition, with teams like the Dallas Stars facing off against the Colorado Avalanche, and the Golden Knights battling the Minnesota Wild. In the East, the Capitals will go up against the Montreal Canadiens, while the Carolina Hurricanes will take on the New Jersey Devils. Each series will be a best-of-seven format, adding to the anticipation as teams vie for the coveted Stanley Cup.