The 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs bracket is set, and the race for hockey’s biggest prize is heating up. Sixteen teams have clinched their spots, with the Dallas Stars drawing plenty of attention as they chase their first Cup since 1999
In the Western Conference, the Stars finished second in the Central Division with 106 points and now face the Colorado Avalanche in a highly anticipated first-round series The Winnipeg Jets, Presidents’ Trophy winners, top the conference and meet the St. Louis Blues. Other West matchups include the Vegas Golden Knights vs. Minnesota Wild and the Los Angeles Kings vs. Edmonton Oilers
The Eastern Conference bracket features the Toronto Maple Leafs against the Ottawa Senators, Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Florida Panthers, Washington Capitals vs. Montreal Canadiens, and Carolina Hurricanes vs. New Jersey Devils
Each series is a best-of-seven, with no reseeding between rounds. The action kicked off April 19 and will run until mid-June, with the Stanley Cup Final set to conclude no later than June 23
Fans can also join the NHL Bracket Challenge to test their predictions against friends and hockey experts, making every game even more thrilling as the playoff drama unfolds
