04/19/2025Ryan NelkeAndy Devlin/NHLI via Getty ImagessportsEver heard of Christmas in April? Well, now you have. Unwrap your gifts, as the Stanley Cup playoffs are finally upon us, with the first round kicking off this weekend. There are the expected familiar faces, some newcomers, and several intriguing storylines, so let’s dive right into the action and predict every matchup of the first round.