The National Hockey League has announced the initial schedule and national broadcast arrangements for the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round, set to commence on Saturday, April 19. While the full slate of games will be released later, the league confirmed two high-profile opening-night contests featuring Central Division rivals.
Saturday’s Doubleheader: Blues vs. Jets and Avalanche vs. Stars
The first playoff match of the season will see the St. Louis Blues battle the Winnipeg Jets at 6 p.m. ET in Winnipeg. Sportsnet, CBC, and TVA Sports will provide Canadian viewers with the Stanley Cup playoff broadcast, and U.S. audiences will tune in through TNT combined with truTV and Max.
The second match for the night begins at 8:30 p.m. between the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars.
ET in Dallas. The matchup will air on TNT, truTV, and Max in the U.S., with Canadian broadcasts on Sportsnet, SN360, and TVA Sports.
Bracket Challenge Returns with Exclusive Prize
Hockey fans worldwide can test their playoff predictions in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket Challenge. The top-performing participant will win a trip to a 2025-26 NHL event.
Additional Schedule Updates Forthcoming
The NHL confirmed that the remaining First Round games, including times and networks, will be announced in the coming days. Fans must watch NHL.com and follow the league's social media pages for the latest official communications regarding the games.
Central Division Clashes Set the Tone
The first entertaining games kick off with Central Division confrontations as the Blues battle the Jets and the Avalanche play the Stars. Both matches guarantee players from battling each other intensely as they demonstrate their quickness and display Premier League competition standards which generate exciting playoff energy.
Stream Anytime, Anywhere
Fans won’t miss a moment with streaming options available on Max in the U.S. and Sportsnet NOW in Canada, offering convenient access across multiple devices.
Read more: Vancouver Canucks’ Elias Pettersson Poised for a Strong Comeback
Key Details
The First Round begins Saturday, April 19 with Blues-Jets and Avalanche-Stars.
U.S. coverage on TNT/truTV/Max; Canadian broadcasts on Sportsnet/CBC/TVA Sports.
Bracket Challenge offers a chance to win a 2025-26 NHL experience.
Saturday’s Doubleheader: Blues vs. Jets and Avalanche vs. Stars
The NHL announced the schedule and national broadcast information for the opening games of the 2025 #StanleyCup Playoffs First Round, which begins on Saturday, April 19. The complete First Round schedule will be announced when available.
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) April 17, 2025
More details: https://t.co/Q2eq4Yi8On pic.twitter.com/oN2VrNvDWh
The first playoff match of the season will see the St. Louis Blues battle the Winnipeg Jets at 6 p.m. ET in Winnipeg. Sportsnet, CBC, and TVA Sports will provide Canadian viewers with the Stanley Cup playoff broadcast, and U.S. audiences will tune in through TNT combined with truTV and Max.
The second match for the night begins at 8:30 p.m. between the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars.
ET in Dallas. The matchup will air on TNT, truTV, and Max in the U.S., with Canadian broadcasts on Sportsnet, SN360, and TVA Sports.
Bracket Challenge Returns with Exclusive Prize
Hockey fans worldwide can test their playoff predictions in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket Challenge. The top-performing participant will win a trip to a 2025-26 NHL event.
Additional Schedule Updates Forthcoming
The NHL confirmed that the remaining First Round games, including times and networks, will be announced in the coming days. Fans must watch NHL.com and follow the league's social media pages for the latest official communications regarding the games.
Central Division Clashes Set the Tone
The first entertaining games kick off with Central Division confrontations as the Blues battle the Jets and the Avalanche play the Stars. Both matches guarantee players from battling each other intensely as they demonstrate their quickness and display Premier League competition standards which generate exciting playoff energy.
Stream Anytime, Anywhere
Fans won’t miss a moment with streaming options available on Max in the U.S. and Sportsnet NOW in Canada, offering convenient access across multiple devices.
Read more: Vancouver Canucks’ Elias Pettersson Poised for a Strong Comeback
Key Details
The First Round begins Saturday, April 19 with Blues-Jets and Avalanche-Stars.
U.S. coverage on TNT/truTV/Max; Canadian broadcasts on Sportsnet/CBC/TVA Sports.
Bracket Challenge offers a chance to win a 2025-26 NHL experience.
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