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For hockey fans, now is the best time of the entire year: the NHL Playoffs. The quest for the 2025 Stanley Cup has officially begun, and this year appears to be a wide-open race to the finish line.
The reigning-champion Panthers will be looking to become the first team to repeat since the Sunshine State-rival Lightning won it all in 2020 and 2021. The Avalanche and Golden Knights, winners in '22 and '23, also have their eyes on Lord Stanley's Cup.
Buy now: Tickets to every game in the 2025 NHL Playoffs
And don't forget about Kyle Connor and the Jets, Connor McDavid and the Oilers or Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals. Winnipeg won the Presidents' Trophy with 56 wins and 116 points, the Oilers are one year removed from the Stanley Cup Final, and the Caps just won the Metropolitan Division after Ovechkin became the NHL's all-time leading scorer.
This could be one of the most competitive fields in NHL postseason history, and there's never been a better time to go to some playoff games.
If you're interested in attending some games during the run to the 2025 Stanley Cup Final, here's everything you need to know about the schedule, bracket, and best and most affordable tickets.
How to buy tickets to the 2025 NHL Playoffs
- Tickets: StubHub
Tickets for every game of every round of the 2025 NHL Playoffs are available on StubHub.
Almost all of the set matchups for the first round are listed as "selling fast" by StubHub as the stakes heat up. So, be sure to act quickly if you're thinking of getting to a game!
Get-in prices range from $50 to $200, depending on the matchup and host site. For the most up-to-date pricing and availability for each series, click the link below.
MORE: Updated prices and best seats available for every game of the 2025 NHL Playoffs
When is the Stanley Cup Final?
- Start date: June (exact date TBD)
The Stanley Cup Final will most likely begin in early June, with the conclusion of the best-of-seven championship series occurring no later than June 23. Once an exact date has been set in stone, we will update this section.
2025 NHL Playoffs schedule
Here's the full schedule for the Eastern Conference and Western Conference in the 2025 NHL Playoffs.
First Round
Washington Capitals vs. Montreal Canadiens (M1 vs. WC2)
| Gm. | Date | Site | Time (ET) | Tickets/Results |
| 1 | Apr. 21 | Washington | 7 p.m. | Capitals 3, Canadiens 2 (OT) |
| 2 | Apr. 23 | Washington | 7 p.m. | Capitals 3, Canadiens 2 |
| 3 | Apr. 25 | Montreal | 7 p.m. | Canadiens 6, Capitals 3 |
| 4 | Apr. 27 | Montreal | 6:30 p.m. | Capitals 5, Canadiens 2 |
| 5 | Apr. 30 | Washington | 7 p.m. | Buy now |
| 6* | May 2 | Montreal | TBD | Buy now |
| 7* | May 4 | Washington | TBD | Buy now |
Carolina Hurricanes vs. New Jersey Devils (M2 vs. M3)
| Gm. | Date | Site | Time (ET) | Tickets/Results |
| 1 | Apr. 20 | Carolina | 3 p.m. | Hurricanes 4, Devils 1 |
| 2 | Apr. 22 | Carolina | 6 p.m. | Hurricanes 3, Devils 1 |
| 3 | Apr. 25 | New Jersey | 8 p.m. | Devils 3, Hurricanes 2 (2OT) |
| 4 | Apr. 27 | New Jersey | 3:50 p.m. | Hurricanes 5, Devils 2 |
| 5 | Apr. 29 | Carolina | 7:30 p.m. | Buy now |
| 6* | May 2 | New Jersey | TBD | Buy now |
| 7* | May 4 | Carolina | TBD | Buy now |
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators (A1 vs. WC1)
| Gm. | Date | Site | Time (ET) | Tickets/Results |
| 1 | Apr. 20 | Toronto | 7 p.m. | Maple Leafs 6, Senators 2 |
| 2 | Apr. 22 | Toronto | 7:30 p.m. | Maple Leafs 3, Senators 2 (OT) |
| 3 | Apr. 24 | Ottawa | 7 p.m. | Maple Leafs 3, Senators 2 (OT) |
| 4 | Apr. 26 | Ottawa | 7 p.m. | Senators 4, Maple Leafs 3 |
| 5 | Apr. 29 | Toronto | 7 p.m. | Buy now |
| 6* | May 1 | Ottawa | TBD | Buy now |
| 7* | May 3 | Toronto | TBD | Buy now |
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Florida Panthers (A2 vs. A3)
| Gm. | Date | Site | Time (ET) | Tickets/Results |
| 1 | Apr. 22 | Tampa Bay | 8:45 p.m. | Panthers 6, Lightning 2 |
| 2 | Apr. 24 | Tampa Bay | 6:30 p.m. | Panthers 2, Lightning 0 |
| 3 | Apr. 26 | Florida | 1 p.m. | Lightning 5, Panthers 1 |
| 4 | Apr. 28 | Florida | 7 p.m. | Buy now |
| 5 | Apr. 30 | Tampa Bay | 7:30 p.m. | Buy now |
| 6* | May 2 | Florida | TBD | Buy now |
| 7* | May 4 | Tampa Bay | TBD | Buy now |
Winnipeg Jets vs. St. Louis Blues (C1 vs. WC2)
| Gm. | Date | Site | Time (ET) | Tickets/Results |
| 1 | Apr. 19 | Winnipeg | 6 p.m. | Jets 5, Blues 3 |
| 2 | Apr. 21 | Winnipeg | 7:30 p.m. | Jets 2, Blues 1 |
| 3 | Apr. 24 | St. Louis | 9:30 p.m. | Blues 7, Jets 2 |
| 4 | Apr. 27 | St. Louis | 1 p.m. | Blues 5, Jets 1 |
| 5 | Apr. 30 | Winnipeg | 9:30 p.m. | Buy now |
| 6 | May 2 | St. Louis | TBD | Buy now |
| 7* | May 4 | Winnipeg | TBD | Buy now |
Dallas Stars vs. Colorado Avalanche (C2 vs. C3)
| Gm. | Date | Site | Time (ET) | Tickets/Results |
| 1 | Apr. 19 | Dallas | 8:30 p.m. | Avalanche 5, Stars 1 |
| 2 | Apr. 21 | Dallas | 9:52 p.m. | Stars 4, Avalanche 3 (OT) |
| 3 | Apr. 23 | Colorado | 9:52 p.m. | Stars 2, Avalanche 1 (OT) |
| 4 | Apr. 26 | Colorado | 9:30 p.m. | Avalanche 4, Stars 0 |
| 5 | Apr. 28 | Dallas | 9:30 p.m. | Buy now |
| 6 | May 1 | Colorado | TBD | Buy now |
| 7* | May 3 | Dallas | TBD | Buy now |
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Minnesota Wild (P1 vs. WC1)
| Gm. | Date | Site | Time (ET) | Tickets/Results |
| 1 | Apr. 20 | Las Vegas | 10 p.m. | Golden Knights 4, Wild 2 |
| 2 | Apr. 22 | Las Vegas | 11:15 p.m. | Wild 5, Golden Knights 2 |
| 3 | Apr. 24 | Minnesota | 9 p.m. | Wild 5, Golden Knights 2 |
| 4 | Apr. 26 | Minnesota | 4 p.m. | Golden Knights 4, Wild 3 (OT) |
| 5 | Apr. 29 | Las Vegas | 9:30 p.m. | Buy now |
| 6 | May 1 | Minnesota | TBD | Buy now |
| 7* | May 3 | Las Vegas | TBD | Buy now |
Los Angeles Kings vs. Edmonton Oilers (P2 vs. P3)
| Gm. | Date | Site | Time (ET) | Tickets/Results |
| 1 | Apr. 21 | Los Angeles | 10:22 p.m. | Kings 6, Oilers 5 |
| 2 | Apr. 23 | Los Angeles | 10 p.m. | Kings 6, Oilers 2 |
| 3 | Apr. 25 | Edmonton | 10 p.m. | Oilers 7, Kings 4 |
| 4 | Apr. 27 | Edmonton | 9:30 p.m. | Oilers 4, Kings 3 (OT) |
| 5 | Apr. 29 | Los Angeles | 10 p.m. | Buy now |
| 6 | May 1 | Edmonton | TBD | Buy now |
| 7* | May 3 | Edmonton | TBD | Buy now |
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