How to Use the Printable 2025 NHL Playoff Bracket to Predict the Stanley Cup Winner

• The first round of the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs starts on Saturday, April 19
• The 16-team NHL playoff bracket is finalized with one day left in the regular season
• Below, find SBD’s printable 2025 NHL playoff bracket, as well as series schedule for every matchup

The 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs are set to begin on Saturday, April 19, with an exciting slate of first-round matchups. While there’s still one more day in the regular season, the 16-team NHL playoff bracket is finalized, and the chase for Lord Stanley’s Cup is on.

Now that we know all the matchups, SBD is publishing our annual printable Stanley Cup playoff bracket. Readers can find the bracket image below – simply click it to download a printable PDF version.

We’ve also included the full first round schedule for each series, along with a look at some of the top storylines to watch.

Printable 2025 NHL Playoff Bracket

Click the image to download a printable PDF version of the 2025 NHL playoff bracket.

The Winnipeg Jets claimed the Presidents’ Trophy as the NHL’s top regular-season team with 116 points. The Jets will look to avoid the dreaded Presidents’ Trophy curse and translate their regular-season dominance into a deep playoff run. However, the path won’t be easy as the West is loaded with contenders like the Vegas Golden Knights, Dallas Stars, and defending Western Conference champion Edmonton Oilers.

In the East, the Washington Capitals finished first overall with 111 points. Alex Ovechkin and company are determined to make amends after last year’s disappointing first-round exit. The Caps will have their hands full with talented squads like the Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, and of course, the reigning champion Florida Panthers nipping at their heels.

Let’s take a look at the full first-round schedule for each series. All times are Eastern.

Eastern Conference First Round

A1 Toronto Maple Leafs vs. WC2 Ottawa Senators

Game 1: Senators @ Maple Leafs, Sun. Apr 20 (7pm, SN/CBC/TVAS/ESPN2)
Game 2: Senators @ Maple Leafs, Tue. Apr 22 (7:30pm, SN/CBC/TVAS/ESPN2)
Game 3: Maple Leafs @ Senators, Thu. Apr 24 (7pm, SNE/SNO/SNP/CBC/TVAS/ESPN2)
Game 4: Maple Leafs @ Senators, Sat. Apr 26 (7pm, SN/CBC/TVAS/TBS)
Game 5: Senators @ Maple Leafs, Tue. Apr 29 (TBD)*
Game 6: Maple Leafs @ Senators, Thu. May 1 (TBD)*
Game 7: Senators @ Maple Leafs, Sat. May 3 (TBD)*

A2 Tampa Bay Lightning vs. A3 Florida Panthers

Game 1: Panthers @ Lightning, Tue. Apr 22 (8:30pm, ESPN)
Game 2: Panthers @ Lightning, Thu. Apr 24 (6:30pm, TBS)
Game 3: Lightning @ Panthers, Sat. Apr 26 (1pm, TBS)
Game 4: Lightning @ Panthers, Mon. Apr 28 (TBD)
Game 5: Panthers @ Lightning, Wed. Apr 30 (TBD)*
Game 6: Lightning @ Panthers, Fri. May 2 (TBD)*
Game 7: Panthers @ Lightning, Sun. May 4 (TBD)*

M1 Washington Capitals vs. WC1 Montreal Canadiens

Game 1: Canadiens @ Capitals, Mon. Apr 21 (7pm, ESPN)
Game 2: Canadiens @ Capitals, Wed. Apr 23 (7pm, ESPN)
Game 3: Capitals @ Canadiens, Fri. Apr 25 (7pm, SN/TNT)
Game 4: Capitals @ Canadiens, Sun. Apr 27 (6:30pm, TBS)
Game 5: Canadiens @ Capitals, Wed. Apr 30 (TBD)*
Game 6: Capitals @ Canadiens, Fri. May 2 (TBD)*
Game 7: Canadiens @ Capitals, Sun. May 4 (TBD)*

M2 Carolina Hurricanes vs. M3 New Jersey Devils

Game 1: Devils @ Hurricanes, Sun. Apr 20 (3pm, ESPN)
Game 2: Devils @ Hurricanes, Tue. Apr 22 (6pm, ESPN)
Game 3: Hurricanes @ Devils, Fri. Apr 25 (8pm, TBS)
Game 4: Hurricanes @ Devils, Sun. Apr 27 (3:30pm, TBS)
Game 5: Devils @ Hurricanes, Tue. Apr 29 (TBD)*
Game 6: Hurricanes @ Devils, Fri. May 2 (TBD)*
Game 7: Devils @ Hurricanes, Sun. May 4 (TBD)*

Western Conference First Round

C1 Winnipeg Jets vs. WC2 St. Louis Blues

Game 1: Blues @ Jets, Sat. Apr 19 (6pm, SN/TNT)
Game 2: Blues @ Jets, Mon. Apr 21 (7:30pm, ESPN2)
Game 3: Jets @ Blues, Thu. Apr 24 (9:30pm, ESPN2)
Game 4: Jets @ Blues, Sun. Apr 27 (1pm, TBS)
Game 5: Blues @ Jets, Wed. Apr 30 (TBD)*
Game 6: Jets @ Blues, Fri. May 2 (TBD)*
Game 7: Blues @ Jets, Sun. May 4 (TBD)*

C2 Dallas Stars vs. C3 Colorado Avalanche

Game 1: Avalanche @ Stars, Sat. Apr 19 (8:30pm, TNT)
Game 2: Avalanche @ Stars, Mon. Apr 21 (9:30pm, ESPN)
Game 3: Stars @ Avalanche, Wed. Apr 23 (9:30pm, ESPN)
Game 4: Stars @ Avalanche, Sat. Apr 26 (9:30pm, TBS)
Game 5: Avalanche @ Stars, Mon. Apr 28 (TBD)*
Game 6: Stars @ Avalanche, Thu. May 1 (TBD)*
Game 7: Avalanche @ Stars, Sat. May 3 (TBD)*

P1 Vegas Golden Knights vs. WC1 Minnesota Wild

Game 1: Wild @ Golden Knights, Sun. Apr 20 (10pm, ESPN)
Game 2: Wild @ Golden Knights, Tue. Apr 22 (11pm, ESPN)
Game 3: Golden Knights @ Wild, Thu. Apr 24 (9pm, TBS)
Game 4: Golden Knights @ Wild, Sat. Apr 26 (4pm, TBS)
Game 5: Wild @ Golden Knights, Tue. Apr 29 (TBD)*
Game 6: Golden Knights @ Wild, Thu. May 1 (TBD)*
Game 7: Wild @ Golden Knights, Sat. May 3 (TBD)*

P2 Los Angeles Kings vs. P3 Edmonton Oilers

Game 1: Oilers @ Kings, Mon. Apr 21 (10pm, ESPN2)
Game 2: Oilers @ Kings, Wed. Apr 23 (10pm, TBS)
Game 3: Kings @ Oilers, Fri. Apr 25 (10pm, SN/TNT)
Game 4: Kings @ Oilers, Sun. Apr 27 (9:30pm, TBS)
Game 5: Oilers @ Kings, Tue. Apr 29 (TBD)*
Game 6: Kings @ Oilers, Thu. May 1 (TBD)*
Game 7: Oilers @ Kings, Sat. May 3 (TBD)*

* If necessary

Which series are you most looking forward to? Can Canada end its 32-year Stanley Cup drought? Will the Presidents’ Trophy curse continue? Sound off in the comments below and enjoy the playoffs!

The NHL playoffs are one of the most exciting times of the year for hockey fans. With the 2025 playoffs just around the corner, many fans are looking for ways to predict the Stanley Cup winner. One popular method is to use a printable playoff bracket to track the progress of each team and make predictions based on their performance.

Using a printable 2025 NHL playoff bracket is a simple and effective way to keep track of the playoff matchups and make informed predictions about which team will come out on top. The bracket allows you to see how each team is performing in each round of the playoffs and gives you a visual representation of the potential matchups in the later rounds.

To use the printable bracket to predict the Stanley Cup winner, start by filling out the bracket with your predictions for each series in the playoffs. Consider factors such as team performance during the regular season, injuries, and head-to-head matchups when making your predictions.

As the playoffs progress, update your bracket with the results of each series. Pay close attention to how each team is performing and adjust your predictions accordingly. Look for trends in team performance, such as hot streaks or key players stepping up in big moments, that could indicate which team has the best chance of winning the Stanley Cup.

In addition to tracking the progress of each team on the bracket, consider using statistics and analysis to further inform your predictions. Look at key metrics such as goal differential, power play percentage, and save percentage to get a better understanding of how each team is performing and which teams have the best chance of making a deep playoff run.

Ultimately, using a printable 2025 NHL playoff bracket to predict the Stanley Cup winner is a fun and engaging way to get involved in the excitement of the playoffs. By keeping track of each team’s progress and analyzing key statistics, you can make informed predictions about which team will hoist the Stanley Cup at the end of the playoffs. So grab your printable bracket, make your predictions, and get ready for an exciting postseason full of thrilling hockey action.