- Vegas Golden Knights vs. Minnesota Wild at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN
- Los Angeles Kings vs. Edmonton Oilers at 10 p.m. on ESPN
The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs on ESPN presented by GEICO continue Thursday, May 1, with a doubleheader on ESPN. Action begins at 7:30 p.m. ET with the Vegas Golden Knights, up 3-2, looking to punch their ticket to the Second Round against the Minnesota Wild. Later at 10 p.m., Western Conference action continues as the Los Angeles Kings aim to force Game 7 when they face off against the Edmonton Oilers, who lead the series 3-2.
The telecast details and commentators for each game are below. Commentator assignments and coverage details for ESPN games beyond May 1 will be announced in the coming days.
– TELECAST & COMMENTATOR SCHEDULE –
| Date | Time (ET) | Game/Telecast | ESPN Commentators | Platforms |
| Thursday, May 1 | 12:30 p.m. | The Drop presented by Xfinity | Hosts: Arda Öcal, Greg Wyshynski | NHL on ESPN YouTube, Facebook, ESPN App |
| 6 p.m. | The Point presented by GoDaddy | Host: John Buccigross
Analyst: P.K. Subban |
ESPN2, ESPN+ | |
| 7:30 p.m. | Vegas Golden Knights at Minnesota Wild
Game 6 |
Play-by-Play: Steve Levy Analyst: Ryan Callahan Reporter: Stormy Buonantony Rules Analyst: Dave Jackson In Studio: John Buccigross, P.K. Subban, Arda Öcal |
ESPN | |
| 10 p.m. | Los Angeles Kings at Edmonton Oilers
Game 6 |
Play-by-Play: Mike Monaco Analyst: Cassie Campbell-Pascall Reporter: Leah Hextall Rules Analyst: Dave Jackson In Studio: John Buccigross, P.K. Subban, Arda Öcal |
ESPN | |
| In The Crease (following the game) | Host: Arda Öcal | ESPN+ |
*Commentator assignments and studio show times may be subject to change.
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