The 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs begin on April 19. The Winnipeg Jets are the NHL's top overall seed, having finished the regular season with the most points in the standings, and the Washington Capitals earned the No. 1 seed in the East.

Exciting matchups, superstar performances and thrilling finishes — yes, the NBA Playoffs have arrived.This year's bracket is filled with talented teams hoping to capture the Larry O'Brien Trophy. In the Eastern Conference,

Sixteen teams in total make the NBA playoffs, eight teams from both the Eastern and Western Conference. The top six seeds in each conference advance based on the regular season record. The final two seeds in each conference are determined by the NBA Play-In Tournament.