After a pivotal night of games, the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs are nearly finalized, with the Maple Leafs winning the Atlantic Division and the Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues securing playoff spots. The only remaining question is who will face the Washington Capitals in the first round. The Columbus Blue Jackets, following a shutout win against the Flyers, are still in contention for the final wild card spot but need specific outcomes in upcoming games to advance.
Under the 16-team playoff format, MTL has clinched via its last game twice; 2024-25 is the first season with 3 teams clinching in their last game.
The Blue Jackets have avoided elimination seven different times in the last five days, which included sweeping the Capitals in a home-and-home last weekend.
The Carolina Hurricanes and New Jersey Devils have known their first-round fates the longest, primarily due to the Capitals' dominance this year.
Every playoff series for the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs is now set except for the Washington Capitals' opponent.
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