2024-25 Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 2 preview hub

May 1, 2025, 10:26 EDT

Credit: Apr 1, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (9) and Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl (29) watch the puck after a face-off during the second period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Round 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs brought non-stop drama, from heartstopping comebacks to overtime heroics. What will Round 2 bring? The powerhouse Washington Capitals continue their Cup push against the Carolina Hurricanes. The Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers meet in a rematch of their 2023 series. The Vegas Golden Knights and Edmonton Oilers clash for their second playoff series in the past three years as well.

Below, you’ll find links to all our comprehensive stories, features and previews for Round 2 on one convenient page. We’ll update this page continuously in the coming days.

2024-25 ROUND 2 PLAYOFF SCHEDULE

Coming soon

2024-25 ROUND 2 SERIES PREVIEWS

Western Conference

(P1) Vegas Golden Knights vs. (P3) Edmonton Oilers – Coming May 4

Eastern Conference

(A1) Toronto Maple Leafs vs. (A3) Florida Panthers – By Matt Larkin
(M1) Washington Capitals vs. (M2) Carolina Hurricanes – By Anthony Trudeau

SPECIAL FEATURES

Breaking down every goalie matchup in Round 2 – xxx
Conn Smythe Trophy Power Rankings – Coming May 6
Burning Questions for the eight teams eliminated in Round 1 – xxx
The top storylines of Round 2 –xxx

PREDICTIONS

Round 2 series picks – by DFO Staff

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