EA Sports' games tend to do pretty well when it comes to predictions, particularly in regards to the FIFA World Cup. Predicting Canada to win the 4 Nations Face-Off final over the U.S. added to this good reputation, but the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs have resolutely defied the NHL 25 simulations.
EA Sports predicted the Toronto Maple Leafs to win Stanley Cup 2025 over the Colorado Avalanche, with the Montreal Canadiens and Vegas Golden Knights also making the conference finals.
NHL 25 managed to fill the top quartet entirely with teams that have been eliminated.