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.

With momentum swings, offensive surges, and elite individual play highlighting the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Tuesday’s slate offers actionable edges across the board. Here’s a breakdown of the three most promising NHL betting spots based on both recent trends and advanced metrics.

The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs resume with a pair of games on Monday, as the Tampa Bay Lightning attempt to even their Eastern Conference first-round series at two wins apiece when they visit the reigning champion Florida Panthers, and the Dallas Stars host the Colorado Avalanche for Game 5 of their Western Conference matchup, which is tied at 2-2.