NHL Bracket 2025: Updated Playoff Results, Schedule, and Who’s Headed to the Conference Finals

The NHL bracket 2025 is heating up with just four teams remaining in the race for the Stanley Cup. After a dramatic second round filled with shutouts, overtimes, and one emotional OT thriller, the conference final matchups are nearly set.

Here’s your complete look at the NHL playoff bracket, results from each series, and what’s next.

Western Conference Final: Stars vs. Oilers Set for Showdown

The Dallas Stars are heading to their third consecutive conference final after eliminating the Winnipeg Jets in a 2-1 overtime victory Saturday night. Thomas Harley netted the game-winner just over a minute into OT, capping off a tight, emotional series.

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Dallas will now face the Edmonton Oilers, who closed out their second-round matchup in just five games. Edmonton defeated the Vegas Golden Knights with a pair of shutout wins, including a 1-0 OT victory in Game 5.

Western Final Matchup:
Dallas Stars vs. Edmonton Oilers
Game 1 begins later this week.

Eastern Conference: Leafs and Panthers Head to Game 7

The Toronto Maple Leafs forced a Game 7 against the Florida Panthers after a 2-0 shutout in Game 6. Auston Matthews led the charge, keeping Toronto’s Stanley Cup hopes alive.

The winner of Sunday night’s Game 7 in Toronto will face the Carolina Hurricanes, who defeated the Washington Capitals in five games.

Game 7 Details:
Sunday, May 18
Scotiabank Arena, Toronto
7:30 PM ET
TNT, truTV

Full NHL Bracket 2025: Second-Round Results

Eastern Conference

(A1) Toronto Maple Leafs vs. (A3) Florida Panthers – Series tied 3-3

Game 1: Leafs 5, Panthers 4
Game 2: Leafs 4, Panthers 3
Game 3: Panthers 5, Leafs 4 (OT)
Game 4: Panthers 2, Leafs 0
Game 5: Panthers 6, Leafs 1
Game 6: Leafs 2, Panthers 0
Game 7: May 18 at Toronto

(M1) Washington Capitals vs. (M2) Carolina Hurricanes – Hurricanes win 4-1

Game 1: Hurricanes 2, Capitals 1 (OT)
Game 2: Capitals 3, Hurricanes 1
Game 3: Hurricanes 4, Capitals 0
Game 4: Hurricanes 5, Capitals 2
Game 5: Hurricanes 3, Capitals 1

Western Conference

(C1) Winnipeg Jets vs. (C2) Dallas Stars – Stars win 4-2

Game 1: Stars 3, Jets 2
Game 2: Jets 4, Stars 0
Game 3: Stars 5, Jets 2
Game 4: Stars 3, Jets 1
Game 5: Jets 4, Stars 0
Game 6: Stars 2, Jets 1 (OT)

(P1) Vegas Golden Knights vs. (P3) Edmonton Oilers – Oilers win 4-1

Game 1: Oilers 4, Golden Knights 2
Game 2: Oilers 5, Golden Knights 4 (OT)
Game 3: Golden Knights 4, Oilers 3
Game 4: Oilers 3, Golden Knights 0
Game 5: Oilers 1, Golden Knights 0 (OT)

Players Who Made the Difference

Thomas Harley (DAL): OT game-winner to clinch the series
Auston Matthews (TOR): Led the Leafs to force Game 7
Yuval Raphael (EDM): Clutch performances across the series

What’s Next in the NHL Bracket 2025?

Game 7 (Toronto vs. Florida): Will decide the Eastern Final lineup
Western Final (Stars vs. Oilers): Starts this week in Dallas

With upsets, buzzer-beaters, and elite goaltending, the NHL bracket 2025 is delivering drama worthy of the Cup. Check back for updated scores and schedules as the race to the finals continues.

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Western Conference Final: Stars vs. Oilers Set for Showdown

Eastern Conference: Leafs and Panthers Head to Game 7