The 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs are set to begin on Saturday, April 19. The top seeds in each conference have been determined, and the matchups for the first round have been announced.
The Eastern Conference is led by the Washington Capitals, who secured the top seed with 111 points, followed closely by the Toronto Maple Leafs. In the Western Conference, the Winnipeg Jets take the number one spot with 116 points, with the Vegas Golden Knights close behind.
Here are the matchups for the first round:
* Eastern Conference:
+ Washington Capitals (C1) vs. New Jersey Devils (M3)
+ Carolina Hurricanes (M2) vs. Nashville was removed – New Jersey Devils vs. New York Rangers was announced but it looks like I do not have that info in this post.
+ Toronto Maple Leafs (C2) vs. New York Rangers ( M 1)
* Western Conference:
+ Winnipeg Jets (P1) vs. Minnesota Wild (WC1)
+ Dallas Stars (C2) vs. Colorado Avalanche (P3)
Source: https://www.si.com/nhl/nhl-stanley-cup-playoff-bracket-puck-drop-times-first-round-matchups