Edmonton Oilers 4, San Jose Sharks 2: The Oilers (46-28-5) clinched a playoff berth and moved to within two points of the Kings for second place in the Pacific. Edmonton has played one more game than Los Angeles; the two teams will likely meet in the first round.

The Winnipeg Jets are the NHL’s regular-season champions for the first time in franchise history, and the NHL made sure to recognize the accolade. The league praised the Jets' achievement on Sunday as Winnipeg clinched the 2024–25 Presidents’ Trophy, earning the most points across the league.

The Stanley Cup playoffs comprise four rounds with winners determined by best-of-seven game series. Teams with the higher regular-season point total have home-ice advantage. Each series is contested in a 2-2-1-1-1 format with the home-ice advantage holder hosting Games 1, 2, 5 and 7 and its opponent hosting Games 3, 4 and 6.