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NHL Playoff Bracket 2025: Final Spots Up For Grabs!
With just days left in the NHL regular season, the playoff picture is heating up! Most teams have secured their spots, but a few wild-card positions remain fiercely contested. Let's dive into the latest bracket and postseason scenarios.
Eastern Conference
The Toronto Maple Leafs clinched the Atlantic Division’s top seed, setting up a first-round clash with the Ottawa Senators. The Tampa Bay Lightning also secured the No. 2 seed, facing off against the Florida Panthers. The Columbus Blue Jackets and Montreal Canadiens are battling for the final wild-card spot, a nail-biting race that will go down to the wire. The Carolina Hurricanes and New Jersey Devils series is all but confirmed.
Western Conference
The Western Conference playoff matchups are now set. The Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues secured the wild-card berths, facing the Vegas Golden Knights and Winnipeg Jets respectively. The Calgary Flames were eliminated. A highly anticipated first-round showdown between the Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche is locked in. The Los Angeles Kings and Edmonton Oilers will once again clash in a familiar rivalry. The Vegas Golden Knights, winners of the Pacific Division, will face the Minnesota Wild.
Playoff Details
The NHL regular season ends Thursday, April 17th, with the playoffs starting Saturday, April 19th. Sixteen teams will compete, with the top three teams from each division and two wild cards per conference making the cut. The format sees division winners facing wild-card teams in the first round, followed by a best-of-seven series for each round. Home-ice advantage goes to the higher-ranked team.
Key Matchups to Watch
- Maple Leafs vs. Senators: A Battle of Ontario playoff series for the first time since 2004.
- Lightning vs. Panthers: A repeat of last year's first-round thriller.
- Stars vs. Avalanche: A clash of Western Conference powerhouses.
- Kings vs. Oilers: Their fourth consecutive first-round meeting.
Stay Updated!
This is a dynamic situation; check back for updates as the final playoff berths are decided! Get ready for some electrifying playoff hockey!
