NHL 2025 Playoffs: Full Schedule and Matchups Announced

The National Hockey League has revealed all the big information for the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Conference Finals. Sports fans now know who is competing, when the series begins, and where to view each game. Two games filled with history, rivalry, and star power will light up the ice as teams chase the sport's ultimate prize.


Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes set for East showdown

The Eastern Conference Final will feature a high-stakes rematch between the Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers. Game one is set to get underway on Tuesday in Raleigh and North Carolina as the Hurricanes will have a home-ice advantage.

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These two clubs fought each other in the Conference Final just two years ago, when Florida swept the series. Carolina will not have forgotten the loss and will be looking for payback. The Panthers, with superstars like Matthew Tkachuk and Aleksander Barkov, are potent again and will seek to demonstrate that they're worthy of another Cup Final. The Hurricanes, with Sebastian Aho and Brent Burns, possess speed, talent, and good defense.


It will be a close series, and each game will matter. The games will be nationally broadcast, with start times and channels listed on the NHL website. All start times are in Eastern Time (ET) and are subject to revision based on scheduling needs.


Connor McDavid and Oilers to face Stars in high-scoring West Final

The Western Conference Final begins on Wednesday when the Edmonton Oilers visit the Dallas Stars in Dallas, Texas. This series consists of two teams that have been making threats all postseason.


The Oilers, led by super scorer Connor McDavid and giant scorer Leon Draisaitl, have been all but unstoppable at times, overpowering with speed and skill. But the Stars will not go down without a fight. Dallas has the depth and defense with goalie Jake Oettinger, forward Roope Hintz, and veteran leader Joe Pavelski to shut down Edmonton.


Both clubs believe they possess the stuff to claim the Cup, and this series will be an important test. Like in the East Final, every game in the West will be broadcast nationally, and exact times and channels can be found on NHL sites. Games will also be Eastern Time-based and may shift ever so slightly depending on the schedule.


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