2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Begin Second Round with Key Matchups

The second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs features highly anticipated matchups, with the Toronto Maple Leafs facing the defending champion Florida Panthers after both teams advanced from their respective first-round series. Florida dominated the regular season series against Toronto, winning three of four games and outscoring the Maple Leafs 13-7, and also eliminated Toronto in their previous playoff meeting two years ago. Meanwhile, the Winnipeg Jets and Dallas Stars meet in a Central Division showdown after both teams staged dramatic Game 7 comebacks in the opening round. The Jets had the upper hand in their regular season meetings against the Stars, outscoring them 13-5. In the Pacific Division, the Vegas Golden Knights take on the Edmonton Oilers after both teams emerged from six-game first-round series, with their regular season series split. The Carolina Hurricanes are set to play the Washington Capitals, with Carolina holding a slight edge in their recent matchups and entering as the series favorite.