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The NHL 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket is out. We have the updated printable along with the confirmed TV schedule for the first round of play for you. The opening games of the playoffs go down on April 19th. The first round games go through as late as May 4th this year. It should be fun to watch. 

NHL 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Schedule – First Round

The NHL 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs schedule for the first round is out. We also have the 2025 NHL playoff schedule (full) up for you to check out as well. You can also see the list of past Stanley Cup Champions here while enjoying some great hockey over the next few months. 

2025 NHL Playoff TV 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 TV 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

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

NHL 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket – Printable

We have the NHL 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs bracket for you in printable image and PDF formats. The blank 2025 NHL playoff bracket is up here in both formats for you. You can print the complete bracket below in image or PDF format too. Enjoy the games.  

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