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NHL Playoff Showdown: Dates Set for Thrilling Second Round Action!

2025-05-04

Author: Noah

Second Round Matchups Are Here!

Get ready, hockey fans! The playoffs are heating up with starting dates announced for three exciting second-round matchups in the NHL.

Leafs vs. Panthers: A Battle of Titans!

The Toronto Maple Leafs, fresh off a hard-fought six-game series against the Ottawa Senators, will clash with the reigning Stanley Cup champions, the Florida Panthers. The series kicks off on Monday in Toronto, where the Leafs aim to seize an early lead. Game 2 will follow on Wednesday, after which the action shifts to Sunrise, Florida, for Games 3 and 4 on Friday and Sunday.

Oilers Take On Golden Knights!

On the other side of the bracket, the Edmonton Oilers are set to face the formidable Las Vegas Golden Knights. Coming off their six-game series triumph over the Los Angeles Kings, the Oilers will travel to Las Vegas for Game 1 on Tuesday. The duo will meet again for Game 2 on Thursday, before heading to Edmonton for Games 3 and 4 on Saturday and Monday.

Capitals and Hurricanes Clash!

In another exhilarating matchup, the Washington Capitals, who dispatched the Montreal Canadiens in just five games, will host the Carolina Hurricanes. Their series opener is scheduled for Tuesday, with Game 2 on Thursday. The action shifts to Carolina for Games 3 and 4 on Saturday and Monday.

Stars Await Their Fate!

Meanwhile, the Dallas Stars, who secured a thrilling 4-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche in Game 7, will rest and prepare for their next opponent. They'll be facing the winner of the Winnipeg Jets-St. Louis Blues series, which will conclude with a decisive Game 7 on Sunday.

Don't Miss The Action!

With high stakes and fierce competition ahead, fans won’t want to miss a single moment of this thrilling playoff round. Mark your calendars; the excitement is just beginning!