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.

• The start time for Game 5 of the First Round series between the Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs has been set for 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, April 29 in Toronto. The game will be televised on Sportsnet, CBC and TVA Sports in Canada. In the U.S., the game will be on ESPN.

NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway. Here's a complete look at where the playoff bracket stands and how each series is going:Eastern Conference Bracket(A1) Toronto Maple Leafs vs. (WC1) Ottawa Senators – Maple Leafs lead 2-0(A2) Tampa Bay Lightning vs.