The 2025 NHL Playoff schedule starts on April 19th, 2025. The playoffs wrap up with the Stanley Cup Finals in June 2025. The NHL took over the Stanley Cup competition in 1927, and it is now the last round of the playoffs consisting of a best of seven game series. All of the matchups and TV broadcasts when confirmed by the NHL are listed for you below. The 2025 Stanley Cup Final is now set. Game times and TV schedules are listed below. We are all getting treated to a rematch of the 2024 NHL Playoff Finals.
When do the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Start?
The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs start up on April 19th, 2025 with the first round of play. We’ll likely see a lot of movement right up to the end of the 2024-25 NHL regular season for the 2025 NHL Playoff picture. They always start a few weeks after college basketball fans finish up with March Madness. The opening round of play will go through May 3rd, 2025. The Stanley Cup Finals will start on or around June 9th, 2025 and go until a team wins four games.
2025 NHL Playoff Schedule
There are four rounds of play in the 2025 NHL Playoff schedule. The 2024 Stanley Cup Champions were the Florida Panthers who defeated the Edmonton Oilers in seven games. If you want to see which teams won (and came in second) for the Stanley Cup winners list, we have that posted up for you. Here’s the 2025 NHL Playoff schedule for you otherwise.
- First Round: April 19-May 3.
- Second Round: May 4 – TBD
- Conference Finals: TBD
- Stanley Cup Finals: June 9-TBD (Last Possible day is June 23, 2025)
When do the Stanley Cup Finals 2025 Take Place?
The 2025 Stanley Cup Finals start on or around June 9th, 2025. If the series goes to a game seven, the last possible date for a game is June 23rd, 2025.
What is the 2025 NHL Playoff TV Schedule?
The 2025 NHL Playoff TV schedule varies depending on if you live in the U.S. or Canada. We have the complete first round schedule for you now regardless of where you live to watch the first round below.
2025 NHL Playoff Picture
The 2025 NHL Playoff picture is now set. The updated schedule with seeds, TV times and matchups for the first round are included for you below.
2025 NHL Playoff Schedule
The 2025 NHL Playoff schedule starts on April 19th, 2025. There are 16 teams who earn spots in the playoffs. This breaks down to eight teams from each conference. The two dates that are confirmed by the league are the start date (April 19th), and the date of a game seven (if required) for the Stanley Cup Finals (June 23rd). All others are based on what we saw last season. We’ll keep you updated on changes and any new information.
2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs – First Round
2025 NHL Playoff Schedule – Eastern Conference
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Ottawa Senators (WC2) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (1A)
Game 1: Senators at Maple Leafs, Sunday, April 20, 7 p.m. ET; SN, CBC, TVAS, ESPN2
Game 2: Senators at Maple Leafs, Tuesday, April 22, 7:30 p.m. ET; SN, CBC, TVAS, ESPN2
Game 3: Maple Leafs at Senators, Thursday, April 24, 7 p.m. ET; SNE, SNO, SNP, CBC, TVAS, ESPN2
Game 4: Maple Leafs at Senators, Saturday, April 26, 7 p.m. ET; SN, CBC, TVAS, TBS, truTV, MAX
Game 5: Senators at Maple Leafs, Tuesday, April 29, TBD *
Game 6: Maple Leafs at Senators, Thursday, May 1, TBD *
Game 7: Senators at Maple Leafs, Saturday, May 3, TBD *
* If necessary
Florida Panthers (3A) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (2A)
Game 1: Panthers at Lightning, Tuesday, April 22, 8:30 p.m. ET; ESPN, SN360, TVAS2, FDSNSUN, SCRIPPS
Game 2: Panthers at Lightning, Thursday, April 24, 6:30 p.m. ET; TBS, truTV, MAX, SN360, TVAS2, FDSNSUN, SCRIPPS
Game 3: Lightning at Panthers, Saturday, April 26, 1 p.m. ET; TBS, truTV, MAX,, SN, TVAS, FDSNSUN, SCRIPPS
Game 4: Lightning at Panthers, Monday, April 28, TBD
Game 5: Panthers at Lightning, Wednesday, April 30, TBD *
Game 6: Lightning at Panthers, Friday, May 2, TBD *
Game 7: Panthers at Lightning, Sunday, May 4, TBD *
* If necessary
Montreal Canadiens (WC2) vs. Washington Capitals (1M)
Game 1: Canadiens at at Capitals, Monday, April 21, 7 p.m. ET; ESPN, SN, TVAS, MNMT
Game 2: Canadiens at Capitals, Wednesday, April 23, 7 p.m. ET; ESPN, SN, CBC, TVAS, MNMT
Game 3: Capitals at Canadiens, Friday, April 25, 7 p.m. ET; SN, CBC, TVAS, TNT, truTV, MAX, MNMT
Game 4: Capitals at Canadiens, Sunday, April 27, 6:30 p.m. ET; SN, CBC, TVAS, TBS, truTV, MAX, MNMT
Game 5: Canadiens at Capitals, Wednesday, April 30, TBD *
Game 6: Capitals at Canadiens, Friday, May 2, TBD *
Game 7: Canadiens/at Capitals, Sunday, May 4, TBD *
* If necessary
New Jersey Devils (3M) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (2M)
Game 1: Devils at Hurricanes, Sunday, April 20, 3 p.m. ET; ESPN, SN, SN360, TVAS, FDSNSO, MSGSN
Game 2: Devils at Hurricanes, Tuesday, April 22, 6 p.m. ET; ESPN, SN360, TVAS2, FDSNSO, MSGSN
Game 3: Hurricanes at Devils, Friday, April 25, 8 p.m. ET; TBS, MAX, SN360, TVAS2, FDSNSO, MSGSN
Game 4: Hurricanes at Devils, Sunday, April 27, 3:30 p.m. ET; TBS, truTV, MAX, SN, SN360, TVAS, FDSNSO, MSGSN
Game 5: Devils at Hurricanes, Tuesday, April 29, TBD *
Game 6: Hurricanes at Devils, Friday, May 2, TBD *
Game 7: Devils at Hurricanes, Sunday, May 4, TBD *
* If necessary
2025 NHL Playoff Schedule – Western Conference
WESTERN CONFERENCE
St. Louis Blues (WC2) vs. Winnipeg Jets (1C)
Game 1: Blues at Jets, Saturday, April 19, 6 p.m. ET; SN, CBC, TVAS, TNT, truTV, MAX, FDSNMW
Game 2: Blues at Jets, Monday, April 21, 7:30 p.m. ET; CBC, TVAS2, ESPN2, FDSNSW
Game 3: Jets at Blues, Thursday, April 24, 9:30 p.m. ET; ESPN2, SN, CBC, TVAS, FDSNSW
Game 4: Jets at Blues, Sunday, April 27, 1 p.m. ET; TBS, truTV, MAX, SN, CBC, TVAS, FDSNMW
Game 5: Blues at Jets, Wednesday, April 30, TBD *
Game 6: Jets at Blues, Friday, May 2, TBD *
Game 7: Blues at Jets, Sunday, May 4, TBD *
* If necessary
Colorado Avalanche (3C) vs. Dallas Stars (2C)
Game 1: Avalanche at Stars, Saturday, April 19, 8:30 p.m. ET; TNT, MAX, truTV, SN360, SN, TVAS, Victory+, ALT
Game 2: Avalanche at Stars, Monday, April 21, 9:30 p.m. ET; ESPN, SN360, TVAS-D, Victory+, ALT
Game 3: Stars at Avalanche, Wednesday, April 23, 9:30 p.m. ET; ESPN, SN360, TVAS2, Victory+, ALT
Game 4: Stars at Avalanche, Saturday, April 26, 9:30 p.m. ET; TBS, truTV, MAX, SN, TVAS, Victory+, ALT
Game 5: Avalanche at Stars, Monday, April 28, TBD *
Game 6: Stars at Avalanche, Thursday, May 1, TBD *
Game 7: Avalanche at Stars, Saturday, May 3, TBD*
* If necessary
Minnesota Wild (WC1) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (1P)
Game 1: Wild at Golden Knights, Sunday, April 20, 10 p.m. ET; ESPN, SN, SN360, TVAS, FDSNNO, SCRIPPS
Game 2: Wild at Golden Knights, Tuesday, April 22, 11 p.m. ET; ESPN, SN, SN360, TVAS, FDSNNO, SCRIPPS
Game 3: Golden Knights at Wild, Thursday, April 24, 9 p.m. ET; TBS, truTV, MAX, SN360, TVAS2, FDSNNO, SCRIPPS
Game 4: Golden Knights at Wild, Saturday, April 26, 4 p.m. ET; TBS, truTV, MAX, SNW, SNP, SN1, TVAS, FDSNNO, SCRIPPS
Game 5: Wild at Golden Knights, Tuesday, April 29, TBD *
Game 6: Golden Knights at Wild, Thursday, May 1, TBD *
Game 7: Wild at Golden Knights, Saturday, May 3, TBD *
* If necessary
Complete Wild-Golden Knights series coverage
Edmonton Oilers (3P) vs. Los Angeles Kings (2P)
Game 1: Oilers at Kings, Monday, April 21, 10 p.m. ET; ESPN2, SN, TVAS2, FDSNW
Game 2: Oilers at Kings, Wednesday, April 23, 10 p.m. ET; TBS, MAX, SN, CBC, TVAS, FDSNW
Game 3: Kings at Oilers, Friday, April 25, 10 p.m. ET; SN, CBC, TVAS2, TNT, truTV, MAX, FDSNW
Game 4: Kings at Oilers, Sunday, April 27, 9:30 p.m. ET; SN, CBC, TVAS, TBS, truTV, MAX, FDSNW
Game 5: Oilers at Kings, Tuesday, April 29, TBD *
Game 6: Kings at Oilers, Thursday, May 1, TBD *
Game 7: Oilers at Kings, Saturday, May 3, TBD *
* If necessary
2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Second Round
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Florida Panthers (3A) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (1A)
Florida leads series 3-2
Game 1: Maple Leafs 5, Panthers 4
Game 2: Maple Leafs 4, Panthers 3
Game 3: Panthers 5, Maple Leafs 4 (OT)
Game 4: Panthers 2, Maple Leafs 0
Game 5: Panthers 6, Maple Leafs 1
Game 6: Maple Leafs at Panthers, Friday, May 16, 8 p.m. ET; TNT, MAX, truTV, SN, CBC, TVAS
Game 7: Panthers at Maple Leafs, Sunday, May 18, 7:30 p.m. ET; TNT, MAX, SN, CBC, TVAS *
* If necessary
Carolina Hurricanes (2M) vs. Washington Capitals (1M)
Carolina wins series 4-1
Game 1: Hurricanes 2, Capitals 1 (OT)
Game 2: Capitals 3, Hurricanes 1
Game 3: Hurricanes 4, Capitals 0
Game 4: Hurricanes 5, Capitals 2
Game 5: Hurricanes 3, Capitals 1
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Dallas Stars (3C) vs. Winnipeg Jets (C1)
Dallas leads series 3-2
Game 1: Stars 3, Jets 2
Game 2: Jets 4, Stars 0
Game 3: Stars 5, Jets 2
Game 4: Stars 3, Jets 1
Game 5: Jets 4, Stars 0
Game 6: Jets at Stars, Saturday, May 17, 8 p.m. ET; ABC, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS
Game 7: Stars at Jets, Monday, May 19, TBD; ESPN, TVAS *
* If necessary
Edmonton Oilers (3P) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (1P)
Edmonton wins series 4-1
Game 1: Oilers 4, Golden Knights 2
Game 2: Oilers 5, Golden Knights 4 (OT)
Game 3: Golden Knights 4, Oilers 3
Game 4: Oilers 3, Golden Knights 0
Game 5: Oilers 1, Golden Knights 0 (OT)
2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Conference Finals
The 2025 NHL Playoff schedule for the conference finals is set. Here’s the schedule and TV coverage for all of the remaining games.
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Florida Panthers (3A) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (2M)
Game 1: Panthers at Hurricanes, Tuesday, May 20, 8 p.m. ET; TNT, MAX, truTV, SN, CBC, TVAS
Game 2: Panthers at Hurricanes, Thursday, May 22, 8 p.m. ET; TNT, MAX, truTV, SN, CBC, TVAS
Game 3: Hurricanes at Panthers, Saturday, May 24, 8 p.m. ET; TNT, MAX, truTV, SN, CBC, TVAS
Game 4: Hurricanes at Panthers, Monday, May 26, 8 p.m. ET; TNT, MAX, truTV, SN, CBC, TVAS
Game 5: Panthers at Hurricanes, Wednesday, May 28, 8 p.m. ET; TNT, MAX, truTV, SN, CBC, TVAS *
Game 6: Hurricanes at Panthers, Friday, May 30, 8 p.m. ET; TNT, MAX, truTV, SN, CBC, TVAS *
Game 7: Panthers at Hurricanes, Sunday, June 1, 8 p.m. ET; TNT, MAX, truTV, SN, CBC, TVAS *
* If necessary
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Edmonton Oilers (3P) vs. Dallas Stars (2C)
Game 1: Oilers at Stars, Wednesday, May 21, 8 p.m. ET; ESPN, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS
Game 2: Oilers at Stars, Friday, May 23, 8 p.m. ET; ESPN, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS
Game 3: Stars at Oilers, Sunday, May 25, 3 p.m. ET; ABC, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS
Game 4: Stars at Oilers, Tuesday, May 27, 8 p.m. ET; ESPN, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS
Game 5: Oilers at Stars, Thursday, May 29, 8 p.m. ET; ESPN, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS *
Game 6: Stars at Oilers, Saturday, May 31, 8 p.m. ET; ABC, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS *
Game 7: Oilers at Stars, Monday, June 2, 8 p.m. ET; ESPN, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS *
* If necessary
Stanley Cup Finals Schedule – 2025
Florida Panthers (3A) vs. Edmonton Oilers (3P)
Game 1: Panthers at Oilers, Wednesday, June 4, 8 p.m. ET; SN, CBC, TVAS, TNT, truTV, Max
Game 2: Panthers at Oilers, Friday, June 6, 8 p.m. ET; SN, CBC, TVAS, TNT, truTV, Max
Game 3: Oilers at Panthers, Monday, June 9, 8 p.m. ET; TNT, truTV, Max, SN, CBC, TVAS
Game 4: Oilers at Panthers, Thursday, June 12, 8 p.m. ET; TNT, truTV, Max, SN, CBC, TVAS
Game 5: Panthers at Oilers, Saturday, June 14, 8 p.m. ET; SN, CBC, TVAS, TNT, truTV, Max *
Game 6: Oilers at Panthers, Tuesday, June 17, 8 p.m. ET; TNT, truTV, Max, SN, CBC, TVAS *
Game 7: Panthers at Oilers, Friday, June 20, 8 p.m. ET; SN, CBC, TVAS, TNT, truTV, Max *
* If necessary
