Klamm format, key dates and more

The regular NHL season will end in less than a week, and there is still a lot to determine.

The Washington Capitals have won the title of Metropolitan Division and also the best record in the Eastern Conference. However, the titles of the Pacific, Central and Atlantic Division can still be won on Friday morning, as can the President’s winner for the top team of the regular season.

The Carolina Hurricanes and New Jersey Devils will compete in the first round (Carolina has an advantage of the home II), but the other seven series in the first round still have to be cemented. Only 12 of the 16 playoff spots were won.

Here is what you need to know when the NHL playoffs begin, the Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket format and important data through the opening of the free agency.

When does the regular NHL season end?

The regular NHL season is scheduled to end with seven games on Thursday, April 17th.

When do the NHL playoffs start?

The Stanley Cup playoffs of the NHL are scheduled to begin on Saturday, April 19.

NHL Playoff Bracket explained

The three best teams in every division qualify for the playoffs. The next best two teams of each conference qualify as wild card teams.

The playoff clip is as follows (all series are best-of-seeven):

First round (in every conference)

Best team against the second wildcard team

No. 2 team in this division against No. 3 team.

Other division winners against the first wildcard team

No. 2 team in this division against No. 3 team.

Second round (in every conference)

The winners of the first two series would compete, as well as the winners of the third and fourth series. Home-Ice advantage goes to the team with the best record.

Conference finals (in every conference)

The winners of the second round would face each other. Home-Ice advantage goes to the team with the best record.

Stanley Cup final

The winners of the conference final would compete in the championship round. Home-Ice advantage goes to the team with the best record.

Current NHL playoff clip

(In the morning on Friday, April 11th)

Eastern Conference

Washington Capitals against Montreal Canadiens

Carolina Hurricanes against New Jersey Devils

Toronto Maple Leafs against Ottawa senators

Tampa Bay Lightning against Florida Panthers

Western Conference

Winnipeg Jets against St. Louis Blues

Dalla’s stars against Colorado Avalanche

Vegas Golden Knights against Minnesota Wild

Los Angeles Kings against Edmonton Oilers

When is the NHL design of truck?

This date must be determined. It is usually between the first and second round of the playoffs in May. The final prospects of NHL Central Scouting will come out in the week of April 15th.

When is the NHL scouting combined?

The 2025 NHL Scouting Combine will take place from June 1 to 7 in Lecom Harbor Center in Buffalo, New York.

When does the Stanley Cup final start?

No opening date was set. It depends on how the Playoff series makes progress. The last possible date for game 7 of the Stanley Cup final is June 23.

When is the NHL Awards Show?

This date must be determined.

When is the NHL design?

The draft from 2025 will take place on Friday, June 27 and Saturday, June 28th in Los Angeles in the Peacock Theater from La Live. It last took place in Los Angeles in 2010.

Top prospects, media and fans will be present, but managers, scouts and coaches of NHL team will be practically participating this year.

When does NHL start -free agency start?

NHL Free Agency begins on July 1 at 12 p.m.

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ByAmelia Journalton