In the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs second round, the Florida Panthers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs in seven games. Toronto won the first two games at home, but Florida took the next three, including a 6–1 win in Game 5. Toronto forced Game 7 with a shutout in Game 6, but Florida ended the series with another 6–1 win. The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Washington Capitals in five games. Carolina won Game 1 in overtime, lost Game 2, and then won the next three. They had a 4–0 shutout at home and a 3–1 win in Washington to close the series.
In the Western Conference, the Dallas Stars beat the Winnipeg Jets in six games. The teams split the first four games, but Dallas won three of the last four. They ended the series with a 2–1 overtime win in Game 6. The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in five games. Edmonton won the first two games on the road and finished the series with a 1–0 overtime win in Game 5.
National Hockey League (NHL) Playoff Schedule
The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Conference Finals are set. In the Eastern Conference, the Carolina Hurricanes will face the Florida Panthers in a best-of-seven series. Game 1 will be played on Tuesday, May 20, at 8 p.m. ET at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh. The next game is Thursday, May 22, also in Raleigh. Games 3 and 4 will be in Florida on May 24 and May 26. If necessary, Game 5 is May 28 in Raleigh, Game 6 is May 30 in Florida, and Game 7 is June 1 in Raleigh, (via NHL).
In the Western Conference, the Dallas Stars will host the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 on Wednesday, May 21, at 8 p.m. ET. Game 2 is Friday, May 23, both in Dallas. Games 3 and 4 will be in Edmonton on May 25 and May 27. If needed, Game 5 is May 29 in Dallas, Game 6 is May 31 in Edmonton, and Game 7 is June 2 in Dallas. Western Conference games will be broadcast on ESPN, ESPN+, ABC (Games 3 and 6), SN, CBC, and TVAS, (via NHL).
Eastern Conference Final
(M2) Carolina Hurricanes vs. (A3) Florida Panthers
| Date | Home Team | Time | Away Team | Venue |
| May 20 | Florida Panthers | 8:00 p.m. | Carolina Hurricanes | Lenovo Center |
| May 22 | Florida Panthers | 8:00 p.m. | Carolina Hurricanes | Lenovo Center |
| May 24 | Carolina Hurricanes | 8:00 p.m. | Florida Panthers | Amerant Bank Arena |
| May 26 | Carolina Hurricanes | 8:00 p.m. | Florida Panthers | Amerant Bank Arena |
| May 28 | Florida Panthers | 8:00 p.m. | Carolina Hurricanes | Lenovo Center |
| May 30 | Carolina Hurricanes | 8:00 p.m. | Florida Panthers | Amerant Bank Arena |
| June 1 | Florida Panthers | 8:00 p.m. | Carolina Hurricanes | Lenovo Center |
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Western Conference Final
(C2) Dallas Stars vs. (P3) Edmonton Oilers
| Date | Home Team | Time | Away Team | Venue |
| May 21 | Edmonton Oilers | 8:00 p.m. | Dallas Stars | American Airlines Center |
| May 23 | Edmonton Oilers | 8:00 p.m. | Dallas Stars | American Airlines Center |
| May 25 | Dallas Stars | 3:00 p.m. | Edmonton Oilers | Rogers Place |
| May 27 | Dallas Stars | 8:00 p.m. | Edmonton Oilers | Rogers Place |
| May 29 | Edmonton Oilers | 8:00 p.m. | Dallas Stars | American Airlines Center |
| May 31 | Dallas Stars | 8:00 p.m. | Edmonton Oilers | Rogers Place |
| June 2 | Edmonton Oilers | 8:00 p.m. | Dallas Stars | American Airlines Center |
FAQs on NHL
A. Sixteen teams qualify for the NHL Playoffs.
A. The Florida Panthers won their first Stanley Cup in the 2023–24 season.
A. The NHL playoffs consist of four rounds, with each round being a best-of-seven series format.
A. A team must win 16 playoff games, four in each of the four rounds, to claim the ultimate prize in the sport of ice hockey.
A. Seven Canadian teams out of 32 teams participate in the league.
