NHL Playoffs 2025: Schedule, Bracket & TV Guide
- The 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs are set to begin, showcasing parity across the Eastern and Western Conferences.
- A compelling first-round series in the West pits the Dallas Stars against the Colorado Avalanche.
- According to FanDuel Sportsbook, the Avalanche and the carolina hurricanes currently hold the best Stanley Cup title odds as the postseason begins.
Teh 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs are heating up, promising an electrifying postseason with parity across the Eastern and Western Conferences! Get ready for a thrilling ride as top teams battle for the coveted Stanley Cup. we’ve got you covered with the latest schedules, including key matchups like the anticipated Dallas Stars vs.Colorado Avalanche series and the exciting race in the East featuring the Washington Capitals, Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators, and Montreal Canadiens. Explore detailed TV facts to ensure you don’t miss a second of the action, along with insights into the best Stanley Cup title odds, with the Carolina Hurricanes and Colorado Avalanche currently leading the pack according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Discover how the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers are vying for the ultimate prize in a nail-biting Stanley Cup Final. Stay informed with game results, series standings and analysis of every round of the playoffs. Don’t miss out – dive into our thorough guide for everything you need to know about the 2025 NHL Stanley cup Playoffs!
2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: Title Odds and Key Matchups
Updated June 18, 2025
The 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs are set to begin, showcasing parity across the Eastern and Western Conferences. This season lacks a clear favorite, with several teams in each conference capable of winning it all.
A compelling first-round series in the West pits the Dallas Stars against the Colorado Avalanche. This matchup features top individual talent and heightened emotion, as Mikko Rantanen faces his former team. In the East, attention will focus on Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals, along with the Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal, all vying for advancement.
According to FanDuel Sportsbook, the Avalanche and the carolina hurricanes currently hold the best Stanley Cup title odds as the postseason begins. The Hurricanes are slightly favored over the Florida Panthers in the Eastern Conference, while the Avalanche are favored over the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference.
Stanley Cup Final
Florida Panthers (3A, 98 points) vs. Edmonton Oilers (3P, 101 points)
Game 1: Oilers 4, Panthers 3 (EDM leads series 1-0)
game 2: Panthers 5, Oilers 4 (Series tied 1-1)
Game 3: Panthers 6, Oilers 1 (FLA leads series 2-1)
Game 4: Oilers 5, Panthers 4 (OT) (Series tied 2-2)
Game 5: Panthers 5, Oilers 2 (FLA leads series 3-2)
Game 6: Panthers 5, Oilers 1 (FLA wins series 4-2)
Eastern Conference
Conference Finals
Carolina hurricanes (2M, 99 points) vs. Florida Panthers (3A, 98 points)
Game 1: Panthers 5, Hurricanes 2 (FLA leads series 1-0)
Game 2: Panthers 5, Hurricanes 0 (FLA leads series 2-0)
Game 3: Panthers 6, Hurricanes 2 (FLA leads series 3-0)
Game 4: Hurricanes 3 Panthers 0 (FLA leads series 3-1)
Game 5: Panthers 5, Hurricanes 3 (FLA wins series 4-1)
Second round
Carolina Hurricanes (2M, 99 points) vs. Washington Capitals (1M, 111 points)
Tuesday, May 6: hurricanes 2, Capitals 1 (OT) (CAR leads series 1-0)
Thursday, May 8: Capitals 3, Hurricanes 1 (Series tied 1-1)
Saturday, May 10: Hurricanes 4, Capitals 0 (CAR leads series 2-1)
Monday, May 12: Hurricanes 5, Capitals 2 (CAR leads series 3-1)
Thursday, May 15: Hurricanes 3, Capitals 1 (CAR wins series 4-1)
Florida Panthers (3A, 98 points) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (1A,108 points)
Monday,May 5: Maple leafs 5,Panthers 4 (TOR leads series 1-0)
Wednesday,May 7: Maple leafs 4,Panthers 3 (TOR leads series 2-0)
Friday,May 9: Panthers 5,Maple Leafs 4 (OT) (TOR leads series 2-1)
Sunday,May 11: Panthers 2,maple Leafs 0 (Series tied 2-2)
Wednesday,May 14: Panthers 6,Maple Leafs 1 (FLA leads series 3-2)
Friday,May 16: Maple Leafs 2,Panthers 0 (Series tied 3-3)
Sunday,May 18: Panthers 6,Maple Leafs 1 (FLA wins series 4-3)
First round
Ottawa Senators (WC2,97 points) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (1A, 108 points)
Game 1: Maple Leafs 6, Senators 2 (TOR leads series 1-0)
Game 2: Maple Leafs 3, Senators 2 (TOR leads series 2-0)
Game 3: Maple Leafs 3, Senators 2 (TOR leads series 3-0)
Game 4: Senators 4, Maple Leafs 3 (OT) (TOR leads series 3-1)
Game 5: Senators 4, Maple Leafs 0 (TOR leads series 3-2)
Game 6: Maple Leafs 4, Senators 2 (TOR wins series 4-2)
Series favorite: Maple Leafs -182
Post- Game 1 series favorite: Maple Leafs -450
Post- Game 2 series favorite: Maple Leafs -710
Post- game 3 series favorite: Maple Leafs -3500
post- Game 4 series favorite: Maple Leafs -1600
Post- Game 5 series favorite: Maple leafs -380