2025 NHL Playoffs - NHL Playoff

The 2025 NHL Playoffs, marking the postseason of the 2024–25 National Hockey League season, were an exciting tournament featuring the top 16 teams from the Eastern and Western Conferences.

Regular Season Ended: April 18, 2025
Playoffs Began: April 19, 2025
Stanley Cup Final Concluded: June 17, 2025
Stanley Cup Champions: Florida Panthers (defeated Edmonton Oilers 4–2)

The playoffs showcased intense matchups, thrilling upsets, and memorable performances, culminating in the Florida Panthers claiming their second consecutive Stanley Cup title.

Conference Finals Results

Stanley Cup Final: Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers

Game 1: Oilers 4, Panthers 3 (OT)
Game 2: Panthers 5, Oilers 4 (2OT)
Game 3: Panthers 6, Oilers 1
Game 4: Oilers 5, Panthers 4 (OT)
Game 5: Panthers 5, Oilers 2
Game 6: Panthers 5, Oilers 1

Florida clinched their second consecutive Stanley Cup title, with Sam Bennett earning the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP.

Eastern Conference Final: Florida Panthers vs. Carolina Hurricanes

Game 1: Panthers 2, Hurricanes 1
Game 2: Panthers 4, Hurricanes 2
Game 3: Hurricanes 3, Panthers 1
Game 4: Panthers 5, Hurricanes 3
Game 5: Panthers 5, Hurricanes 3

Florida advanced to the Stanley Cup Final after defeating Carolina 4–1 in the Eastern Conference Final.

Western Conference Final: Edmonton Oilers vs. Dallas Stars

Game 1: Stars 6, Oilers 3
Game 2: Oilers 3, Stars 0
Game 3: Oilers 6, Stars 1
Game 4: Oilers 4, Stars 1
Game 5: Oilers 6, Stars 3

Edmonton secured their spot in the Stanley Cup Final by winning the series 4–1.

Notable First-Round Upsets

Ottawa Senators defeated Toronto Maple Leafs 4–2
St. Louis Blues defeated Winnipeg Jets 4–3
Colorado Avalanche defeated Dallas Stars 4–2
Minnesota Wild defeated Vegas Golden Knights 4–2
These upsets highlighted the unpredictability of the 2025 playoffs.

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