NHL announces Habs playoffs first round schedule

Archives. The first-round series between the Montreal Canadiens and the Washington Capitals will begin on Monday 21 April 2025, the National Hockey League announced on Thursday 17 April 2025. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

The National Hockey League (NHL) has released the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round schedule, including dates and starting times.

The Montreal Canadiens clinched a spot in the playoffs after beating the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2 on Wednesday night.

The playoffs begin on April 19.

Here are the dates when the Habs will be playing:

Montreal vs. Washington

• Monday, April 21 at 7 p.m. Montreal at Washington
• Wednesday, April 23 at 7 p.m. Montreal at Washington
• Friday, April 25 at 7 p.m. Washington at Montreal
• Sunday, April 27 at 6:30 p.m. Washington at Montreal
• Wednesday, April 30, TBA Montreal at Washington
• Friday, May 2, TBA Washington at Montreal
• Sunday, May 4, TBA Montreal at Washington