2025 NHL Playoffs: First Round Series Schedule and Results

The 2025 NHL Playoffs are kicking off on Saturday, promising exciting hockey action every night for fans. The first-round schedule is now available, allowing fans to plan their viewing.

The Florida Panthers, current Stanley Cup champions, aim for another title but must first overcome their rivals, the Tampa Bay Lightning. Both teams are strong contenders, but only one will advance beyond the first round.

In the Western Conference, the Dallas Stars are determined to reach the conference finals after previous setbacks. They will face a tough challenge from the Colorado Avalanche, who strengthened their team during the season.

Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs hope that winning against the Ottawa Senators will propel them to their first significant playoff run since 2004. The Montreal Canadiens, with their talented young players, will attempt to upset the top-seeded Washington Capitals.

For the complete schedule and outcomes of all first-round matchups, stay tuned to updates.

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators

Game 1: Sunday, April 20, 7 p.m. ET at Toronto

Game 2: Tuesday, April 22, 7:30 p.m. ET at Toronto

Game 3: Thursday, April 24, 7 p.m. ET at Ottawa

Game 4: Saturday, April 26, 7 p.m. ET at Ottawa

Game 5: Tuesday, April 29, TBD at Toronto (if necessary)

Game 6: Thursday, May 1, TBD at Ottawa (if necessary)

Game 7: Saturday, May 3, TBD at Toronto (if necessary)

Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Florida Panthers

Game 1: Tuesday, April 22, 8:30 p.m. ET at Tampa Bay

Game 2: Thursday, April 24, 6:30 p.m. ET at Tampa Bay

Game 3: Saturday, April 26, 1 p.m. ET at Florida

Game 4: Monday, April 28, TBD at Florida

Game 5: Wednesday, April 30, TBD at Tampa Bay (if necessary)

Game 6: Friday, May 2, TBD at Florida (if necessary)

Game 7: Sunday, May 4, TBD at Tampa Bay (if necessary)

Washington Capitals vs. Montreal Canadiens

Game 1: Monday, April 21, 7 p.m. ET at Washington

Game 2: Wednesday, April 23, 7 p.m. ET at Washington

Game 3: Friday, April 25, 7 p.m. ET at Montreal

Game 4: Sunday, April 27, 6:30 p.m. ET at Montreal

Game 5: Wednesday, April 30, TBD at Washington (if necessary)

Game 6: Friday, May 2, TBD at Montreal (if necessary)

Game 7: Sunday, May 4, TBD at Washington (if necessary)

Carolina Hurricanes vs. New Jersey Devils

Game 1: Sunday, April 20, 3 p.m. ET at Carolina

Game 2: Tuesday, April 22, 6 p.m. ET at Carolina

Game 3: Friday, April 25, 8 p.m. ET at New Jersey

Game 4: Sunday, April 27, 3:30 p.m. ET at New Jersey

Game 5: Tuesday, April 29, TBD at Carolina (if necessary)

Game 6: Friday, May 2, TBD at New Jersey (if necessary)

Game 7: Sunday, May 4, TBD at Carolina (if necessary)

Winnipeg Jets vs. St. Louis Blues

Game 1: Saturday, April 19, 6 p.m. ET at Winnipeg

Game 2: Monday, April 21, 7:30 p.m. ET at Winnipeg

Game 3: Thursday, April 24, 9:30 p.m. ET at St. Louis

Game 4: Sunday, April 27, 1 p.m. ET at St. Louis

Game 5: Wednesday, April 30, TBD at Winnipeg (if necessary)

Game 6: Friday, May 2, TBD at St. Louis (if necessary)

Game 7: Sunday, May 4, TBD at Winnipeg (if necessary)

Dallas Stars vs. Colorado Avalanche

Game 1: Saturday, April 19, 8:30 p.m. ET at Dallas

Game 2: Monday, April 21, 9:30 p.m. ET at Dallas

Game 3: Wednesday, April 23, 9:30 p.m. ET at Colorado

Game 4: Saturday, April 26, 9:30 p.m. ET at Colorado

Game 5: Monday, April 28, TBD at Dallas (if necessary)

Game 6: Thursday, May 1, TBD at Colorado (if necessary)

Game 7: Saturday, May 3, TBD at Dallas (if necessary)

Vegas Golden Knights vs. Minnesota Wild

Game 1: Sunday, April 20, 10 p.m. ET at Vegas

Game 2: Tuesday, April 22, 11 p.m. ET at Vegas

Game 3: Thursday, April 24, 9 p.m. ET at Minnesota

Game 4: Saturday, April 26, 4 p.m. ET at Minnesota

Game 5: Tuesday, April 29, TBD at Vegas (if necessary)

Game 6: Thursday, May 1, TBD at Minnesota (if necessary)

Game 7: Saturday, May 3, TBD at Vegas (if necessary)

Los Angeles Kings vs. Edmonton Oilers

Game 1: Monday, April 21, 10 p.m. ET at Los Angeles

Game 2: Wednesday, April 23, 10 p.m. ET at Los Angeles

Game 3: Friday, April 25, 10 p.m. ET at Edmonton

Game 4: Sunday, April 27, 9:30 p.m. ET at Edmonton

Game 5: Tuesday, April 29, TBD at Los Angeles (if necessary)

Game 6: Thursday, May 1, TBD at Edmonton (if necessary)

Game 7: Saturday, May 3, TBD at Los Angeles (if necessary)