The 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs begin on April 19. When they do, most of the attention will be fixed on the top-four teams in both conferences as fans and pundits attempt to predict the favorites to win hockey's holy grail. Nevertheless, there could be a club sitting much lower in the postseason standings that could shock everyone by winning the Cup.

For the fourth consecutive year, the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings will meet in the opening round of the postseason. The Pacific Division combatants hav

With one week remaining in the 2024-25 NHL regular season, the playoff picture is beginning to take shape. One first-round series for the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs already is set, as the Carolina Hurricanes will meet the New Jersey Devils in a battle between Metropolitan Division rivals.