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Stanley Cup Playoffs heat up

Updated 2025 NHL Playoff Bracket, Schedule and Top Highlights from May 1

The Leafs will next have to take on the Florida Panthers in their quest to reach the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2002. The reigning Stanley Cup champions advanced to the second round for the fourth straight year on Wednesday after claiming a 6-3 Game 5 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.

ESPN on MSN · 1d

Stanley Cup playoffs 2025: Bracket, schedule, scores, news

The 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs begin on April 19. The Winnipeg Jets are the NHL's top overall seed, having finished the regular season with the most points in the standings, and the Washington Capitals earned the No. 1 seed in the East.

Sporting News on MSN · 11h

NHL playoffs schedule 2025: Full bracket, dates, times, TV channels, live streams for road to Stanley Cup

Here's everything you need to know about the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, including the full schedule, TV channels, and live-streaming details for every game of the postseason.

Oilers, Los Angeles Kings and NHL playoffs

CBS Sports · 1h

Stanley Cup Playoffs 2025: What the Kings must address after fourth consecutive first-round loss to the Oilers

This matchup was all about the Kings' depth versus the Oilers' firepower. That depth looked like the safe bet through two games, but then that firepower in Edmonton really ignited. McDavid, Draisaitl and Evan Bouchard took over the series late in Game 3, and they didn't look back.

The Washington Post · 17h

Oilers beat Kings 6-4 to close out series 4-2 and move into 2nd round of playoffs

Connor Brown had a goal and two assists as the Edmonton Oilers punched their ticket to the second round of the playoffs with a 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Kings

ESPN on MSN · 17h

Oilers defeat Kings to advance in NHL playoffs

Trent Frederic had a goal and an assist and the defending Western Conference-champion Edmonton Oilers moved into the second round of the playoffs with a 6-4 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night.

Canadiens eliminated from NHL playoffs

USA Today · 1d

Capitals reach second round of NHL playoffs with Game 5 win against Canadiens

The Washington Capitals are heading to the second round for the first time since 2018 after a Game 5 victory against the Montreal Canadiens.

The Washington Post · 1d

Caps take Game 5, eliminate Canadiens and advance in Stanley Cup playoffs

But on Wednesday night in Game 5, Washington turned in a calm, assured performance from start to finish, earning a 4-1 win that sent it to the second round for the first time sinc

Yahoo! Sports · 1d

Washington Capitals win against Montreal Canadiens to advance in NHL playoffs

The Washington Capitals beat the Montreal Canadiens in Game 5 of the first round of the NHL playoffs. The game kicked off on home ice for the Caps at Capital One Arena Wednesday night. The Capitals won Sunday 5-2 over the Canadiens for a 3-1 lead in the first-round series.

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What we know about the second round of the NHL playoffs so far

The second team to reach Round 2 also happens to be Carolina's next opponent: the East's No. 1-seeded Washington Capitals.

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Which players are most deserving of winning the Stanley Cup?

One by one, the Florida Panthers skated with the Stanley Cup after winning Game 7 of last year's Final. It was a familiar ...

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One move for every NHL team that missed the playoffs

Here is one move for each franchise that would help it either get back to playoff contention, move closer to playoff ...

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2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Lightning vs. Panthers Eastern 1st round preview

But this time there's a twist. In 2021 and 2022, the Lightning were the defending Stanley Cup champion; this time the ...

Minnesota Wild vs. Vegas Golden Knights Game 6 FREE LIVE STREAM | How to watch 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs online

The Minnesota Wild face the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 6 of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday, ...

Oilers vs. Kings odds, prediction, picks: Free 2025 NHL playoffs Game 6 best bets from proven hockey model

SportsLine's proven model has simulated Edmonton vs. Los Angeles in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs first round on Thursday ...

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Aho’s blast pushes Hurricanes past Devils 5-4 in double OT to advance in Stanley Cup Playoffs

Sebastian Aho hammered a one-timer past Jacob Markstrom at 4:17 of the second overtime to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat ...

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Stars vs. Avalanche: Where to watch Game 6 today

Following a huge win on home ice, the Dallas Stars look to knock out the Colorado Avalanche on the road on Thursday night and ...

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