2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: How to watch the second round, full schedule and more
The 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs are under way and Round 1 proved to be an exciting start to the post-season. This year, the playoffs are showcasing the slightly smaller markets (New York, Boston and Chicago are out). The teams who have made it to the second round in the Eastern Conference are the Toronto Maple Leafs, Florida Panthers, Washington Capitals, and Carolina Hurricanes. The Western Conference will see the Dallas Stars, Winnipeg Jets, Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights competing in the second round. Who will win? It's still anybody's tournament, but you can check out our predictions here.
The Stanley Cup Playoffs air across ESPN, ESPN2, TNT and truTV. Are you ready to tune in? Here's how to watch the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
How to watch the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs:
Second Round start date: May 5, 2025
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TV channel: ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, TBS, truTV
Streaming: DirecTV, Sling, Max and more
What channel are the Stanley Cup playoffs on?
The Stanley Cup playoffs will air across ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, TBS and truTV. You can stream the TNT/TBS/truTV games on Max (with a premium subscription) and watch all the games with the help of a live TV streaming service like DirecTV, Fubo or Sling.
How to watch the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs without cable:
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The MySports pack guarantees access to thousands of live televised events, plus all the live-streaming and library content on ESPN+, all on one interface and one bill. You can try it for free for five days before committing. Try free at DirecTV
Stream NHL games Max Standard plan
Max, aka "the one to watch," has select live sports available through its Bleacher Report Sports add-on, which is included free of charge for ad-free Max subscribers. That means you can catch today's NHL game airing on TNT/TruTV streaming live on Max.
On top of select sports from TBS, TNT and TruTV, Max has buzzy shows including The White Lotus, The Last of Us, House of the Dragon, Dune: Prophecy and more.
Ad-supported Max starts at $10/month. The Standard Plan (which includes B/R Sports free of charge) costs $17/month. $16.99/month at Max
Which teams are in the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2025?
Eastern Conference:
Florida Panthers (3A) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (1A)
Carolina Hurricanes (2M) vs. Washington Capitals (1M)
Key: M-Metropolitan; A-Atlantic
Western Conference:
Dallas Stars (2C) vs. Winnipeg Jets (1C)
Edmonton Oilers (3P) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (1P)
Key: C-Central; P-Pacific; WC-wild card
Stanley Cup Playoffs TV Round 2 schedule:
All times Eastern.
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Monday, May 5
Game 1: Panthers vs. Maple Leafs, 8 p.m. (ESPN)
Tuesday, May 6
Game 1: Oilers vs. Golden Knights, 9:30 p.m. (ESPN)
Game 1: Hurricanes vs. Capitals, 7 p.m. (ESPN)
Wednesday, May 7
Game 1: Dallas vs. Winnipeg, 9:30 p.m. (ESPN)
Game 2: Panthers vs, Maple Leafs, 7 p.m. (ESPN)
Thursday, May 8
Game 2: Oilers vs. Golden Knights, 9:30 p.m. (ESPN)
Game 2: Hurricanes vs. Capitals, 7 p.m. (ESPN)
Friday, May 9
Game 2: Dallas vs. Winnipeg, 9:30 p.m. (TNT, TruTV, Max)
Game 3: Maple Leafs vs. Panthers, 7 p.m. (TNT, TruTV, Max)
Saturday, May 10
Game 3: Golden Knights vs. Oilers, 9 p.m. (TNT, TruTV, Max)
Game 3: Capitals vs. Hurricanes, 6 p.m. (TNT, TruTV, Max)
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Sunday, May 11
Game 3: Winnipeg vs. Dallas, 4:30 p.m. (TNT, TruTV, Max)
Game 4: Maple Leafs vs. Panthers, 7:30 p.m. (TBS, TruTV, Max)
Monday, May 12
Game 4: Golden Knights vs. Oilers, 9:30 p.m. (TNT, TruTV, Max)
Game 4: Capitals vs. Hurricanes, 7 p.m. (TNT, TruTV, Max)
Tuesday, May 13
Game 4: Winnipeg Vs. Dallas, 8 p.m. (ESPN)
Wednesday, May 14
Game 5*: Oilers vs, Golden Knights, TBD, (ESPN)
Game 5*: Panthers vs. Maple Leafs, TBD (ESPN)
Thursday, May 15
Game 5*: Dallas vs. Winnipeg, TBD (TNT, TruTV, Max)
Game 5*: Hurricanes vs. Capitals, TBD (TNT, TruTV, Max)
Friday, May 16
Game 6*: Golden Knights vs, Oilers, TBD (TNT, TruTV, Max)
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Game 6*: Maple Leafs vs. Panthers, TBD (TNT, TruTV, Max)
Saturday, May 17
Game 6*: Winnipeg vs. Dallas, TBD
Game 6*: Capitals vs. Hurricanes, TBD
Sunday, May 18
Game 7*: Oilers vs. Golden Knights, TBD (TNT, TruTV, Max)
Game 7*: Panthers vs. Maple Leafs, TBD (TNT, TruTV, Max)
Monday, May 19
Game 7*: Dallas vs. Winnipeg, TBD (ESPN)
Game 7*, Hurricanes vs. Capitals, TBD (ESPN)
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