2025 NHL Playoffs Schedule: How to watch Stanley Cup Finals, TV, streaming, free

The NHL Playoffs have officially wrapped up with an unforgettable Stanley Cup Final. Here's a look back at when and where each game of the NHL championship series took place:

2025 NHL Playoffs Schedule

Tuesday, June 17

• Panthers 5, Oilers 1

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2025 NHL Playoffs Scores

Stanley Cup Finals

(A3) Florida Panthers vs. (P3) 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

Conference Finals – East

(A3) Florida Panthers vs. (M2) Carolina Hurricanes

• Game 1: Panthers 5, Hurricanes 2
• Game 2:Panthers 5, Hurricanes 0
• Game 3: Panthers 6, Hurricanes 2
• Game 4: Hurricanes 3, Panthers 0
• Game 5: Panthers 5, Hurricanes 3

Conference Finals – West

(P3) Edmonton Oilers vs. (C1) 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

Second Round – East

(A1) Toronto Maple Leafs vs. (A3) Florida Panthers

• Game 1: Maple Leafs 5, Panthers 4
• Game 2: Maple Leafs 4, Panthers 3
• Game 3: Panthers 5, Maple Leafs 4 (OT)
• Game 4: Panthers 2, Maple Leafs 0
• Game 5: Panthers 6, Maple Leafs 1
• Game 6: Maple Leafs 2, Panthers 0
• Game 7: Panthers 6, Maple Leafs 1

(M1) Washington Capitals vs. (M2) Carolina Hurricanes

• Game 1: Hurricanes 2, Capitals 1 (OT)
• Game 2: Capitals 3, Hurricanes 1
• Game 3: Hurricanes 4, Capitals 0
• Game 4: Hurricanes 5, Capitals 2
• Game 5: Hurricanes 3, Capitals 1

Second Round – West

(P1) Vegas Golden Knights vs. (P3) Edmonton Oilers

• Game 1: Oilers 4, Golden Knights 2
• Game 2: Oilers 5, Golden Knights 4 (OT)
• Game 3: Golden Knights 4, Oilers 3
• Game 4: Oilers 3, Golden Knights 0
• Game 5: Oilers 1, Golden Knights 0 (OT)

(C1) Winnipeg Jets vs. (C1) Dallas Stars

• Game 1: Stars 3, Jets 2
• Game 2:Jets 4, Stars 0
• Game 3: Stars 5, Jets 2
• Game 4: Stars 3, Jets 1
• Game 5: Jets 4, Stars 0
• Game 6: Stars 2, Jets 1 (OT)

First Round – East

(A1) Toronto Maple Leafs vs. (WC1) Ottawa Senators

• Game 1: Maple Leafs 6, Senators 2
• Game 2: Maple Leafs 3, Senators 2 (OT)
• Game 3: Maple Leafs 3, Senators 2
• Game 4: Senators 4, Maple Leafs 3 (OT)
• Game 5: Senators 4, Maple Leafs 0
• Game 6*: Maple Leafs 4, Senators 2

(A1) Tampa Bay Lightning vs. (A3) Florida Panthers

• Game 1: Panthers 6, Lightning 2
• Game 2: Panthers 2, Lightning 0
• Game 3: Lightning 5, Panthers 1
• Game 4: Panthers 4, Lightning 2
• Game 5: Panthers 6, Lightning 3

(M1) Washington Capitals vs. (WC2) Montreal Canadiens

• Game 1: Capitals 3, Canadiens 2 (OT)
• Game 2: Capitals 3, Canadiens 1
• Game 3: Canadiens 6, Capitals 3
• Game 4: Capitals 5, Canadiens 2
• Game 5: Capitals 4, Canadiens 1

(M2) Carolina Hurricanes vs. (M3) New Jersey Devils

• Game 1: Hurricanes 4, Devils 1
• Game 2: Hurricanes 3, Devils 1
• Game 3: Devils 3, Hurricanes 2 (2OT)
• Game 4: Hurricanes 5, Devils 2
• Game 5: Hurricanes 5, Devils 4 (2OT)

First Round – West

(C1) Winnipeg Jets vs. (WC2) St. Louis Blues

• Game 1: Jets 5, Blues 3
• Game 2: Jets 2, Blues 1
• Game 3: Blues 7, Jets 2
• Game 4: Blues 5, Jets 1
• Game 5: Jets 5, Blues 3
• Game 6: Blues 5, Jets 2
• Game 7*: Jets 4, Blues 3 (2OT)

(C1) Dallas Stars vs. (C3) Colorado Avalanche

• Game 1: Avalanche 5, Stars 1
• Game 2: Stars 4, Avalanche 3 (OT)
• Game 3: Stars 2, Avalanche 1 (OT)
• Game 4: Avalanche 4, Stars 0
• Game 5: Stars 6, Avalanche 2
• Game 6: Avalanche 7, Stars 4
• Game 7*:Stars 4, Avalanche 2

(P1) Vegas Golden Knights vs. (WC1) Minnesota Wild

• Game 1: Golden Knights 4, Wild 2
• Game 2: Wild 5, Golden Knights 2
• Game 3: Wild 5, Golden Knights 2
• Game 4: Golden Knights 4, Wild 3 (OT)
• Game 5: Golden Knights 3, Wild 2 (OT)
• Game 6: Golden Knights 3, Wild 2

(P2) Los Angeles Kings vs. (P3) Edmonton Oilers

• Game 1: Kings 6, Oilers 5
• Game 2: Kings 6, Oilers 2
• Game 3: Oilers 7, Kings 4
• Game 4: Oilers 4, Kings 3 (OT)
• Game 5: Oilers 3, Kings 1
• Game 6: Oilers 6, Kings 4

When do the NHL playoffs start?

The first round of the NHL playoffs started on April 19.

How can I watch the NHL Playoffs?

The NHL playoffs will be broadcast on ABC, ESPN, and TNT. Most traditional cable/satellite subscriptions have packages including some or all of these channels. You can also stream the full NHL playoffs with streaming providers Sling, fubo TV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and DIRECTV STREAM.

Who is in the 2025 NHL playoffs?

The 2025 NHL Playoff Bracket is set. Check out the teams playing here.