EA Sports is simulating the 2024-25 season with NHL 25

The simulation predicts that the Rangers will defeat the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals. In addition to the championship trophy, goaltender Igor Shesterkin will also receive the Conn Smythe Trophy as the playoffs' most valuable player after winning the (digital) Vezina Trophy as the league's best goaltender.

The real reigning champion Florida Panthers will face the Boston Bruins in the first round of the simulated playoffs. This would be the third straight season these two teams face each other in the postseason. Unlike the previous two seasons, this time the simulation assumes the Bruins will emerge victorious and reach the Eastern Conference Finals before losing to the Rangers.

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews will receive the Hart Memorial Trophy for NHL MVP and the Maurice Richard Trophy for scoring in the league. Oilers forward Connor McDavid will receive the Ted Lindsay Award as the best player of the players' choice and the Art Ross Trophy as the league's top scorer. Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar wins the James Norris Memorial Trophy as the NHL's top defenseman and San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini is voted the Calder Memorial Trophy as NHL rookie of the year to win the award simulations at the end of the to round off the season.