Stanley Cup Playoffs 2025: A Deep Dive into the First Round Matchups
Hockey fans, it’s that time of year again! The 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs kicked off on April 19, and the excitement is palpable. The Winnipeg Jets have emerged as the NHL’s top overall seed, finishing the regular season with the most points in the standings. Meanwhile, the Washington Capitals have claimed the No. 1 seed in the East. This page will be your go-to source throughout the postseason, offering schedules, scores, highlights, and other preview content. So, let’s dive into the full playoff coverage from every first-round series all the way through the Stanley Cup Final.
For those who want to delve deeper, here are some must-read resources:
- Full schedule
- Megapreview
- Top 50 players
- Lapsed fan’s guide
- Expert picks
- Wyshynski’s bracket
- Contender flaws
First Round: Atlantic Division
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators
The Toronto Maple Leafs, with a regular-season record of 52-26-4 and 108 points, are facing off against the Ottawa Senators, who finished with a 45-30-7 record and 97 points. Leading the charge for the Maple Leafs is Mitch Marner with 27 goals and 75 assists. On the Senators’ side, Tim Stutzle leads with 24 goals and 55 assists.
Current series status: Toronto leads 1-0.
- Game 1: Maple Leafs 6, Senators 2
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Originally Written by: ESPN staff
