The first-round playoff pairings for the National Hockey League (NHL) 2024/2025 season are now set for both the Western and Eastern Conferences. Recall that the Stanley Cup matches will begin on April 19.
Western Conference First Round Matchups:
- Dallas Stars vs. Colorado Avalanche;
- Vegas Golden Knights vs. Minnesota Wild;
- Los Angeles Kings vs. Edmonton Oilers;
- Winnipeg Jets vs. St. Louis Blues
Eastern Conference First Round Matchups:
- Ottawa Senators vs. Toronto Maple Leafs;
- Washington Capitals vs. Montreal Canadiens;
- Carolina Hurricanes vs. New Jersey Devils;
- Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Florida Panthers
At the end of the regular NHL season, Winnipeg finished first with 116 points earned over 82 games. The current Stanley Cup champions are the Florida Panthers, who in 2024 defeated Vegas in the final playoff series with a score of 4-3.
