As the NHL regular season comes to a close, the anticipation for the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs is building, with all eight opening matchups officially confirmed. The playoffs will start on Saturday in the Western Conference, featuring key battles such as the Maple Leafs taking on the Senators in the Eastern Conference first round. Fans are eager to see how teams like the Oilers and Kings measure up against each other in another first-round series. The playoff picture has begun to take shape, with various teams clinching their spots, including the Minnesota Wild who secured a playoff berth in dramatic fashion. As the stakes rise, viewers are encouraged to tune in for the thrilling action to unfold, with schedules and broadcast information readily available for those wanting to catch every moment of the exciting postseason.