The 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs begin on April 19. The Winnipeg Jets are the NHL's top overall seed, having finished the regular season with the most points in the standings, and the Washington Capitals earned the No. 1 seed in the East.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored an empty-netter to clinch the victory, which felt fitting since Edmonton controlled much of play and created the majority of the chances. Los Angeles goaltender Darcy Kuemper did what he could with 43 saves on 45 shots, but it wasn't enough.