Which eight teams will advance to the second round of the NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs? USA TODAY weighs in with first-round predictions.

NHL Playoffs are set to begin on Saturday, and there will be a bevy of options every night for the next few weeks. The league has released the complete schedule for the first round, so fans can plan their viewing accordingly.

Connor Hellebuyck and Jordan Binnington, who last met when Team Canada and Team USA clashed in February's 4 Nations Face-Off, will match up again Saturday evening when the Winnipeg Jets and St. Louis Blues kick off the 2025 postseason.