NHL Playoffs 2025: Stanley Cup schedule, bracket, scores, as Hurricanes, Oilers take 3-1 series leads

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The Carolina Hurricanes have secured a commanding 3-1 series lead against the Washington Capitals, following a decisive 5-2 victory in Game 4 on Monday. In the Western Conference, the Edmonton Oilers mirrored this success, also establishing a 3-1 advantage with a 3-0 shutout win over the Vegas Golden Knights in their Game 4 encounter.

Carolina notched their second consecutive home win, maintaining control throughout Game 4. Although Washington briefly narrowed the deficit to one goal twice with markers from defenseman Jakob Chychrun and winger Alex Ovechkin, forward Taylor Hall ultimately scored the game-winning goal and later assisted on Sean Walker`s insurance tally to seal the win. Hall`s significant two-point contribution was a key factor in the outcome.

Meanwhile, the Oilers asserted dominance over the Golden Knights, facing little threat in Game 4. Veteran forward Adam Henrique delivered his first two-goal performance in the playoffs since 2012, while teammate Evander Kane also chipped in with a goal and an assist. Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner, stepping in for the injured Calvin Pickard, was impenetrable, stopping all 24 shots faced to earn the shutout.

Stanley Cup Playoffs action continues Tuesday night with Game 4 of the second-round series between the Dallas Stars and Winnipeg Jets hosted in Dallas. Winnipeg will look to even the series after a 5-2 defeat in Game 3 on Sunday.

For the complete schedule and results for every playoff matchup, consult the sections below.

Round 2

(1) Toronto Maple Leafs vs. (3) Florida Panthers

Game 1: Maple Leafs 5, Panthers 4

Game 2: Maple Leafs 4, Panthers 3

Game 3: Panthers 5, Maple Leafs 4 (OT)

Game 4: Panthers 2, Maple Leafs 0

Game 5: Wednesday, May 14 | 7:00 PM ET | at TOR | ESPN

Game 6: Friday, May 16 | TBD | at FLA | TNT/truTV/Max

*Game 7: Sunday, May 18 | TBD | at TOR | TNT/Max

(1) Washington Capitals vs. (2) Carolina Hurricanes

Game 1: Hurricanes 2, Capitals 1 (OT)

Game 2: Capitals 3, Hurricanes 1

Game 3: Hurricanes 4, Capitals 0

Game 4: Hurricanes 5, Capitals 2

Game 5: Thursday, May 15 | 7:00 PM ET | at WSH | TNT/truTV/Max

*Game 6: Saturday, May 17 | TBD | at CAR | TBD

*Game 7: Monday, May 19 | TBD | at WSH | ESPN

(1) Winnipeg Jets vs. (2) Dallas Stars

Game 1: Stars 3, Jets 2

Game 2: Jets 4, Stars 0

Game 3: Stars 5, Jets 2

Game 4: Tuesday, May 13 | 8:00 PM ET | at DAL | ESPN

Game 5: Thursday, May 15 | 9:30 PM ET | at WPG | TNT/truTV/Max

*Game 6: Saturday, May 17 | TBD | at DAL | TBD

*Game 7: Monday, May 19 | TBD | at WPG | ESPN

(1) Vegas Golden Knights vs. (3) Edmonton Oilers

Game 1: Oilers 4, Golden Knights 2

Game 2: Oilers 5, Golden Knights 4 (OT)

Game 3: Golden Knights 4, Oilers 3

Game 4: Oilers 3, Golden Knights 0

Game 5: Wednesday, May 14 | 9:30 PM ET | at VGK | ESPN

*Game 6: Friday, May 16 | TBD | at EDM | TNT/truTV/Max

*Game 7: Sunday, May 18 | TBD | at VGK | TNT/Max

Round 1

(1) Toronto Maple Leafs vs. (WC1) Ottawa Senators

Game 1: Maple Leafs 6, Senators 2

Game 2: Maple Leafs 3, Senators 2 (OT)

Game 3: Maple Leafs 3, Senators 2 (OT)

Game 4: Senators 4, Maple Leafs 3 (OT)

Game 5: Senators 4, Maple Leafs 0

Game 6: Maple Leafs 4, Senators 2

(2) Tampa Bay Lightning vs. (3) Florida Panthers

Game 1: Panthers 6, Lightning 2

Game 2: Panthers 2, Lightning 0

Game 3: Lightning 5, Panthers 1

Game 4: Panthers 4, Lightning 2

Game 5: Panthers 6, Lightning 3

(1) Washington Capitals vs. (WC2) Montreal Canadiens

Game 1: Capitals 3, Canadiens 2 (OT)

Game 2: Capitals 3, Canadiens 1

Game 3: Canadiens 6, Capitals 3

Game 4: Capitals 5, Canadiens 2

Game 5: Capitals 4, Canadiens 1

(2) Carolina Hurricanes vs. (3) New Jersey Devils

Game 1: Hurricanes 4, Devils 1

Game 2: Hurricanes 3, Devils 1

Game 3: Devils 3, Hurricanes 2 (2OT)

Game 4: Hurricanes 5, Devils 2

Game 5: Hurricanes 5, Devils 4 (2OT)

(1) Winnipeg Jets vs. (WC2) St. Louis Blues

Game 1: Jets 5, Blues 3

Game 2: Jets 2, Blues 1

Game 3: Blues 7, Jets 2

Game 4: Blues 5, Jets 1

Game 5: Jets 5, Blues 3

Game 6: Blues 5, Jets 2

Game 7: Jets 4, Blues 3 (2OT)

(2) Dallas Stars vs. (3) Colorado Avalanche

Game 1: Avalanche 5, Stars 1

Game 2: Stars 4, Avalanche 3 (OT)

Game 3: Stars 2, Avalanche 1 (OT)

Game 4: Avalanche 4, Stars 0

Game 5: Stars 6, Avalanche 2

Game 6: Avalanche 7, Stars 4

Game 7: Stars 4, Avalanche 2

(1) Vegas Golden Knights vs. (WC1) Minnesota Wild

Game 1: Golden Knights 4, Wild 2

Game 2: Wild 5, Golden Knights 2

Game 3: Wild 5, Golden Knights 2

Game 4: Golden Knights 4, Wild 3 (OT)

Game 5: Golden Knights 3, Wild 2 (OT)

Game 6: Golden Knights 3, Wild 2

(2) Los Angeles Kings vs. (3) Edmonton Oilers

Game 1: Kings 6, Oilers 5

Game 2: Kings 6, Oilers 2

Game 3: Oilers 7, Kings 4

Game 4: Oilers 4, Kings 3 (OT)

Game 5: Oilers 3, Kings 1

Game 6: Oilers 6, Kings 4

* if necessary

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