2025 NHL playoff picture: Standings, schedule, Stanley Cup Playoff start date, projected series matchups

With less than a week left in the regular season, the Stanley Cup Playoffs field is almost set, with only four spots remaining. In the Eastern Conference, the Washington Capitals have secured the top seed, likely facing the Montreal Canadiens in the first round. Meanwhile, in the West, the Minnesota Wild, St. Louis Blues, Edmonton Oilers, and Calgary Flames are competing for three spots, with the Flames currently falling behind. The postseason will begin on April 19, with the playoff seeding determined by the top three teams in each division and two wild-card spots in each conference.

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