2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs action begins Saturday, April 19

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 17, 2025, 10:47 IST

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The NHL has revealed the initial schedule for the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round, commencing on April 19 with two Central Division matchups. The St. Louis Blues will face the Winnipeg Jets, followed by the Colorado Avalanche against the Dallas Stars. Fans can participate in the Bracket Challenge for a chance to win a 2025-26 NHL experience.

2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs action begins Saturday, April 19

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The National Hockey League has announced the initial schedule and national broadcast arrangements for the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round, set to commence on Saturday, April 19. While the full slate of games will be released later, the league confirmed two high-profile opening-night contests featuring Central Division rivals.

Saturday’s Doubleheader: Blues vs. Jets and Avalanche vs. Stars

The first playoff match of the season will see the St. Louis Blues battle the Winnipeg Jets at 6 p.m. ET in Winnipeg. Sportsnet, CBC, and TVA Sports will provide Canadian viewers with the Stanley Cup playoff broadcast, and U.S. audiences will tune in through TNT combined with truTV and Max.

The second match for the night begins at 8:30 p.m. between the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars.
ET in Dallas. The matchup will air on TNT, truTV, and Max in the U.S., with Canadian broadcasts on Sportsnet, SN360, and TVA Sports.

Bracket Challenge Returns with Exclusive Prize

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Hockey fans worldwide can test their playoff predictions in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket Challenge. The top-performing participant will win a trip to a 2025-26 NHL event.

Additional Schedule Updates Forthcoming

The NHL confirmed that the remaining First Round games, including times and networks, will be announced in the coming days. Fans must watch NHL.com and follow the league's social media pages for the latest official communications regarding the games.

Central Division Clashes Set the Tone

The first entertaining games kick off with Central Division confrontations as the Blues battle the Jets and the Avalanche play the Stars. Both matches guarantee players from battling each other intensely as they demonstrate their quickness and display Premier League competition standards which generate exciting playoff energy.

Stream Anytime, Anywhere

Fans won’t miss a moment with streaming options available on Max in the U.S. and Sportsnet NOW in Canada, offering convenient access across multiple devices.
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Key Details

The First Round begins Saturday, April 19 with Blues-Jets and Avalanche-Stars.
U.S. coverage on TNT/truTV/Max; Canadian broadcasts on Sportsnet/CBC/TVA Sports.
Bracket Challenge offers a chance to win a 2025-26 NHL experience.

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