2024-25 Stanley Cup Playoffs: A Comprehensive Preview

The 2024-25 NHL season has been one for the record books, and now it’s time for the best part – the Stanley Cup playoffs. After an exhilarating 4 Nations Face-Off that saw Alex Ovechkin break Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record, the greatest tournament in pro sports returns. Here’s everything you need to know to get ready for the 2024-25 Stanley Cup playoffs, which commence on Saturday, April 19.

2024-25 ROUND 1 PLAYOFF SCHEDULE

Coming soon

2024-25 ROUND 1 SERIES PREVIEWS

Western Conference

• (C2) Dallas Stars vs. (C3) Colorado Avalanche – by Anthony Trudeau
• (P2) Los Angeles Kings vs. (P3) Edmonton Oilers – by Scott Maxwell

Eastern Conference

• (A1) Toronto Maple Leafs vs. (EWC1) Ottawa Senators – by Matt Larkin
• (M2) Carolina Hurricanes vs. (M3) New Jersey Devils – by Anthony Trudeau

PLAYOFF FANTASY RANKINGS

• Matt Larkin’s top 150 players – Coming soon
• Brock Seguin’s top 250 players – Coming soon

SPECIAL FEATURES

• 16 Sleepers: A potential unsung hero for every 2023-24 playoff team – Coming April 18
• Breaking down every goalie matchup in Round 1 – Coming April 18

PREDICTIONS

• Round 1 series picks – Coming April 18
• Daily Faceoff staff brackets – Coming April 19

2024-25 SEASON IN REVIEW

• An audit of our bold predictions for the 2024-25 NHL season – by Frank Seravalli
• Burning questions for the non-playoff teams of 2024-25 – Coming April 18

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