Welcome to the Stanley Cup Playoffs Buzz, a daily look at the races for the 2025 NHL postseason. There are 30 days left in the regular season and the races in each of the four divisions are tight. The top three teams in each of the four divisions and the next two highest-place finishers in each conference reach the playoffs.

The NHL regular season is nearing the finish line, and while other teams are fighting just to stay alive in the playoff race, the Colorado Avalanche are rolling. With all the ingredients for a Stanley Cup run,

Stanley Cup playoffs begin in late April, culminating with the Stanley Cup Final in June. Although the identity of the 16 playoff teams has yet to be determined, it's never too early to project dream Cup Final matchups.

Welcome to our 2024-25 NHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Stanley Cup.

The Lightning (38-23-5) ended a three-game slide (0-2-1) with a 6-2 win at the Bruins on Saturday and hold two games in hand on the Panthers. The Flyers (28-32-8) completed a 1-6-0 homestand with a 5-0 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday and are eight points behind the Rangers.

Analyzing NHL Stanley Cup trends, including odds movement, public betting action, and liabilities. See which teams are gaining steam ahead of the playoffs.

Instead of having to sweat out Washington’s remaining games, Spencer Carbery and his staff can make decisions that will set the Caps up to be ultra-prepared when the playoffs begin.