2025-26 Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 2 preview hub
No time to waste. Round 1 isn’t officially done yet but, with three matchups set, the 2025-26 Stanley Cup playoffs push onward Saturday with the second round launching, and Daily Faceoff is here to get you ready with all the preview coverage you can consume.
Our in-depth list of stories, features and previews can be found below, with links to each article, and will be updated continuously in the coming days.
2025-26 ROUND 2 PLAYOFF SCHEDULE
2026 Stanley Cup playoffs Round 2 schedule – By Tyler Kuehl
2025-26 ROUND 2 SERIES PREVIEWS
Western Conference
(C1) Colorado Avalanche vs. (C3) Minnesota Wild – By Scott Maxwell
(P1) Vegas Golden Knights vs. (P3) Anaheim Ducks – By Mike Gould
Eastern Conference
(A1) Buffalo Sabres vs. (A3) Montreal Canadiens – By Anthony Trudeau
(M1) Carolina Hurricanes vs. (M3) Philadelphia Flyers – By Kyle Morton
SPECIAL FEATURES
Breaking down every goalie matchup in Round 2 – By Scott Maxwell
Conn Smythe Trophy Power Rankings – By Scott Maxwell & Hunter Crowther
The top storylines of Round 2 – By Anthony Trudeau
A need to fill for each of Round 1’s eliminated teams – By Matt Larkin
PREDICTIONS
Round 2 series picks – By DFO Staff
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