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Updated 2025 NHL Playoff Picture, Bracket, Matchups

NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs 2025 Bracket, Format and Updated Predictions

There are 16 teams across two conferences who will compete for the Stanley Cup in the 2025 NHL Playoffs. Each round features best-of-seven series, with home ice given to the higher-placed team in the regular season standings.

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When do 2025 NHL playoffs begin? Bracket format, dates and more

The Jets (Western) and Capitals (Eastern) have clinched the best records in their conferences, and the Jets can clinch the Presidents' Trophy for top regular-season team on Sunday. Thirteen of the 16 playoff spots have been filled and the remaining three could be clinched on Sunday.

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NHL playoff standings: What's at stake in Friday's games

Detroit's playoff chances are slim, and each of its remaining games is a must-win; on the draft lottery front, the Red Wings are currently 11th. The Lightning remain in the hunt to finish first in the Atlantic Division, beginning the evening three points back of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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What we know about the 2025 NHL playoffs: Teams, matchups and more

As the NHL regular season nears the finish line, here's what we know about Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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NHL wild-card standings: Updated playoff bracket, clinching scenarios for Canadiens, Rangers, more bubble teams

The top three teams in each division will get the top six seeds in their respective conference's playoff bracket ... one representative to the Stanley Cup Finals from each conference.

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NHL playoff watch: Key intel for 11-game Showdown Saturday

The NHL has reached Showdown Saturday, with less than a week to go in the season -- and exactly one week before the start of ...

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Stanley Cup Playoffs Buzz: Canadiens try again to clinch berth in East

Edmonton Oilers 4, San Jose Sharks 2: The Oilers (46-28-5) clinched a playoff berth and moved to within two points of the ...

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