2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Closing Round Drama as Jets Triumph Over Blues in Overtime
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2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Closing Round Drama as Jets Triumph Over Blues in Overtime

A thrilling conclusion to the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with key victories as the Jets and Stars advance.

The first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs wrapped up with a dramatic pair of Game 7 matchups over the weekend. The Winnipeg Jets stunned the St. Louis Blues by a score of 4-3 in double overtime on Sunday night, staging a comeback that involved a goal from Vladislav Namestnikov with 1:56 left in regulation and then Cole Perfetti scoring a tying goal with just three seconds remaining. Adam Lowry netted the game-winner after more than 36 minutes of sudden-death play, marking the third-longest Game 7 in NHL history.

In another thrilling showdown, the Dallas Stars eliminated the Colorado Avalanche with a comeback 4-2 victory, highlighted by a hat trick from Mikko Rantanen, who scored two goals to tie the game and assisted on Wyatt Johnston’s game-winning goal.

Looking ahead, the second round is set to begin Monday night, with the defending champions, the Florida Panthers, starting their series against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Five Canadian teams entered the playoffs but only three remain: Toronto, Winnipeg, and Edmonton Oilers, last season’s runner-up.

Matchups for the Second Round:

(1) Toronto Maple Leafs vs. (3) Florida Panthers

  • Game 1: Monday, May 5 | 8 p.m. | at Toronto | ESPN
  • Game 2: Wednesday, May 7 | 7 p.m. | at Toronto | ESPN
  • Game 3: Friday, May 9 | 7 p.m. | at Florida | TNT/truTV/Max
  • Game 4: Sunday, May 11 | 7:30 p.m. | at Florida | TBS/truTV/Max
  • *Game 5: Wednesday, May 14 | TBD | at Toronto | ESPN
  • *Game 6: Friday, May 16 | TBD | at Florida | TNT/truTV/Max
  • *Game 7: Sunday, May 18 | TBD | at Toronto | TNT/Max

(1) Washington Capitals vs. (2) Carolina Hurricanes

  • Game 1: Tuesday, May 6 | 7 p.m. | at Washington | ESPN
  • Game 2: Thursday, May 8 | 7 p.m. | at Washington | ESPN
  • Game 3: Saturday, May 10 | 6 p.m. | at Carolina | TNT/truTV/Max
  • Game 4: Monday, May 12 | 7 p.m. | at Carolina | TNT/truTV/Max
  • *Game 5: Thursday, May 15 | TBD | at Washington | TNT/truTV/Max
  • *Game 6: Saturday, May 17 | TBD | at Carolina | TBD
  • *Game 7: Monday, May 19 | TBD | at Washington | ESPN

(1) Winnipeg Jets vs. (2) Dallas Stars

  • Game 1: Wednesday, May 7 | 9:30 p.m. | at Winnipeg | ESPN
  • Game 2: Friday, May 9 | 9:30 p.m. | at Winnipeg | TNT/truTV/Max
  • Game 3: Saturday, May 11 | 4:30 p.m. | at Dallas | TBS/truTV/Max
  • Game 4: Tuesday, May 13 | 8 p.m. | at Dallas | ESPN
  • *Game 5: Thursday, May 15 | TBD | at Winnipeg | TNT/truTV/Max
  • *Game 6: Saturday, May 17 | TBD | at Dallas | TBD
  • *Game 7: Monday, May 19 | TBD | at Winnipeg | ESPN

(1) Vegas Golden Knights vs. (3) Edmonton Oilers

  • Game 1: Tuesday, May 6 | 9:30 p.m. | at Vegas | ESPN
  • Game 2: Thursday, May 8 | 9:30 p.m. | at Vegas | ESPN
  • Game 3: Saturday, May 10 | 9 p.m. | at Edmonton | TNT/truTV/Max
  • Game 4: Monday, May 12 | 9:30 | at Edmonton | TNT/truTV/Max
  • *Game 5: Wednesday, May 14 | TBD | at Vegas | ESPN
  • *Game 6: Friday, May 16 | TBD | at Edmonton | TNT/truTV/Max
  • *Game 7: Sunday, May 18 | TBD | at Vegas | TNT/Max
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