2024-25 Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 2 preview hub
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. And the Winnipeg Jets and Dallas Stars carry their Central rivalry into their series.
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
2025 Stanley Cup playoffs Round 2 schedule – by Colton Davies
2024-25 ROUND 2 SERIES PREVIEWS
Western Conference
(C1) Winnipeg Jets. vs. (C2) Dallas Stars – By Hunter Crowther
(P1) Vegas Golden Knights vs. (P3) Edmonton Oilers – By Scott Maxwell
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 – By Steven Ellis
Conn Smythe Trophy Power Rankings – By Scott Maxwell
Burning Questions for the eight teams eliminated in Round 1 – By Frank Seravalli
The top storylines of Round 2 – By Anthony Trudeau
PREDICTIONS
Round 2 series picks – By DFO Staff
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