NHL 2025 Playoff Outlook: Standings, Schedule, and Matchup Predictions
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NHL 2025 Playoff Outlook: Standings, Schedule, and Matchup Predictions

As the regular season nears its end, the NHL playoff picture becomes clearer, with key matchups taking shape and teams fighting for the remaining spots.

The Stanley Cup Playoffs field is almost finalized, with less than a week remaining in the regular season and three spots still available.

Eastern Conference

Atlantic Division

  • 1. Toronto Maple Leafs | 50-26-4 | 104 points - X

  • Current first-round matchup: Ottawa Senators

  • 2. Tampa Bay Lightning | 46-26-8 | 100 points - X

  • Current first-round matchup: Florida Panthers

Metropolitan Division

  • 1. Washington Capitals | 50-21-9 | 109 points - Z
  • Current first-round matchup: Montreal Canadiens

Western Conference

Central Division

  • 1. Winnipeg Jets | 55-22-4 | 114 points - X
  • Current first-round matchup: St. Louis Blues

Pacific Division

  • 1. Vegas Golden Knights | 49-22-9 | 107 points - X
  • Current first-round matchup: Minnesota Wild

The playoff picture will be updated daily as things progress. Stay tuned on CBS Sports for the latest updates.

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