The NHL has released the schedule for the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Now that the Montreal Canadiens clinched the final spot last night against the Carolina Hurricanes, the playoff bracket has been set and teams are ready to start their quest for the Stanley Cup.
Here is the first game for each of the eight playoff series:
Ottawa Senators (WC2) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (1A): Senators at Maple Leafs, Sunday, April 20, 7 p.m. ET; SN, CBC, TVAS, ESPN2
Florida Panthers (3A) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (2A): Tuesday, April 22, 8:30 p.m. ET; ESPN, SN360, TVAS 2
Montreal Canadiens (WC2) vs. Washington Capitals (1M): Monday, April 21, 7 p.m. ET; ESPN, SN, TVAS
New Jersey Devils (3M) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (2M): Sunday, April 20, 3 p.m. ET; ESPN, SN, SN360, TVAS
St. Louis Blues (WC2) vs. Winnipeg Jets (1C): Saturday, April 19, 6 p.m. ET; Victory+, MAX, truTV, TNT, ALT, SN360,
Colorado Avalanche (3C) vs. Dallas Stars (2C): Saturday, April 19, 8:30 p.m. ET; Victory+, MAX, truTV, TNT, ALT,
Minnesota Wild (WC1) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (1P): Game 1: Sunday, April 20, 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT (Sportsnet, SN360)
Edmonton Oilers (3P) vs. Los Angeles Kings (2P): Game 1: Monday, April 21, 10 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. MT (Sportsnet)
The Hockey Writers will have daily coverage of all eight series as well as our 2025 Stanley Cup Schedule, which follows along with games, recaps, and lineups.
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