Predictions for Every Matchup in the Second Round of NHL Playoffs
Who wins each series and why?
The second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs is officially underway, with four intriguing matchups that may have trouble living up to the drama in the first round, but offer no shortage of storylines. Following nail-biting Game 7 wins from the Dallas Stars and Winnipeg Jets, eight contenders remain. Which teams will advance to the conference finals?
Two teams have emerged as favorites: the Florida Panthers and the Dallas Stars. And, from looking around at different analyst predictions, I’m not alone in thinking so. Are either a shoo-in? And, who advances in the other series?
2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 2 Hub
Eastern Conference: Panthers Poised, Caps-Canes on a Knife’s Edge
