The NHL released the full slate of first-round matchups for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including game times and TV schedule.

Monday marked the start of the 2025 NHL playoffs for four teams and the continuation of two other series with multiple Game 2 matchups. Here is a look at Monday's scores and the upcoming schedule for each series as the teams compete for early momentum in the road to the Stanley Cup Final.

The Dallas Stars face the Colorado Avalanche in Game 3 of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.

The Oilers hope to clean up their defense as they remain without defensemen Mattias Ekholm and Troy Stecher. Also of note: Game 1 marked the first playoff appearance for NHL veteran Jeff Skinner, whose career includes stretches with the Carolina Hurricanes and the Buffalo Sabres. Skinner picked up one assist.