The fourth matchup was finalized when the Winnipeg Jets beat the St. Louis Blues 4-3 in double overtime on May 4, sending the Jets to a second round matchup with the Dallas Stars. Also securing their entrance into the second round are the Toronto Maple Leafs,

Three teams are already on the brink of elimination in the second round of this year's NHL playoffs. Here are some trends from the series.

The Edmonton Oilers look to clinch the second round of the NHL Playoffs when they visit Vegas on Wednesday night for Game 5 against the Golden Knights.

The series shifts back to Scotiabank Arena as the Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs play a crucial Game 5 on Wednesday night.

Goaltender Frederik Andersen has given Canes a comfort level with his play in net that allowed them to be aggressive and take 3-1 series lead.

The Toronto Maple Leafs face the Florida Panthers in Game 5 of the second-round of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

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The NHL playoffs have already provided a fair share of players reaching another level, but for some high-profile names, the spotlight's not flattering.