The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway and the second spherical matchups are coming into focus. We don’t have a begin date for the following spherical, however it would probably be round Could 4 or 5, relying on if any of the primary spherical collection go seven video games.
The Carolina Hurricanes had been the primary crew to clinch and their second-round opponent, the Washington Capitals, adopted them. Right here’s a take a look at the up to date playoff bracket because the second-round subject continues to settle.
2023 NHL playoff bracket: Second Spherical
Japanese Convention
No. 2 MET Carolina Hurricanes vs. No. 1 MET Washington Capitals
The Hurricanes and Capitals each gained their opening collection in 5 video games. Carolina rolled over the New Jersey Devils whereas Washington thumped the Montreal Canadiens. Sebastian Aho led the Hurricanes with eight factors whereas Andrei Svechnikov led the crew with 5 targets. Frederik Andersen gave up 1.59 targets per sport minding the web within the first spherical. Dylan Strome led the Caps with 9 factors and naturally Alex Ovechkin led them with 4 targets. Logan Thompson gave up 2.23 targets per sport within the first spherical collection. The 2 groups cut up their four-game common season collection. The ultimate sport of the season collection was the one one to go to additional time.
No. 3 ATL Florida Panthers vs. No. 1 ATL Toronto Maple Leafs
The Panthers upset the Tampa Bay Lightning, successful the collection in 5 video games. Sam Reinhart led the crew with six factors, whereas Sam Bennett and Matthew Tkachuck every led the crew with three targets. Sergei Bobrovsky gave up 2.21 targets per sport within the collection. The Maple Leafs needed to go six video games, however took care of the Ottawa Senators. Mitch Marner led the crew with seven factors and John Tavares led the crew with three targets. Anthony Stolarz gave up 2.25 targets per sport within the first spherical. The Panthers gained the common season collection, successful three of the 4 video games. The groups performed the ultimate two video games in April and cut up them.
Western Convention
No. 1 PAC Vegas Golden Knights vs. TBD
TBD vs. TBD
