The 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs are set to kick off on April 19, with the top teams from each division battling it out for the coveted championship. The Winnipeg Jets, who finished the regular season with the most points in the standings, will be looking to make a deep run as they face off against the St. Louis Blues in the Central Division.
The Eastern Conference will feature a matchup between the Washington Capitals and the Montreal Canadiens, while the Western Conference will see the Dallas Stars take on the Colorado Avalanche. The playoff schedule has been released, with all first-round series set to begin on April 19.
Here’s a breakdown of each division:
* Atlantic: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators
* Metropolitan: Washington Capitals vs. St. Louis Blues
* Central: Winnipeg Jets vs. St. Louis Blues
* Pacific: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Minnesota Wild
The matchups are set, and the Stanley Cup playoffs are ready to begin. Who will emerge victorious and claim the coveted championship?
Source: https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/44698221/nhl-playoffs-2025-stanley-cup-bracket-schedule-teams-players-preview