NHL Playoffs 2025: Stanley Cup Schedule, Bracket, Scores, as Capitals, Oilers Earn Victories

The second round of the 2025 NHL playoffs continued on Thursday night with two Game 2 matchups. The Washington Capitals secured a 3-1 victory to tie their series against the Carolina Hurricanes, while the Edmonton Oilers claimed an exciting overtime win in Vegas.

Unlike Game 1, where they were outplayed, the Capitals significantly improved their performance in Game 2, taking control against the Hurricanes. Tom Wilson was a key player, contributing his characteristic physical presence along with an assist on the winning goal and an empty-net goal to seal the win.

Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson also played exceptionally well, stopping 27 out of 28 shots. Although he didn`t face constant high-danger chances, he made crucial saves when needed.

Out West, the game between the Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights went into overtime after Jack Eichel led a comeback for Vegas, erasing a two-goal deficit. Eichel was impressive, driving the offense and assisting on Vegas` first three goals.

Despite Eichel`s efforts, Connor McDavid ultimately delivered the game-winning play in overtime, giving the Oilers a crucial 2-0 series lead as the series heads to Edmonton.

Hockey fans can look forward to more playoff action soon. Friday night features Game 3 between the Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs, and Game 2 between the Dallas Stars and Winnipeg Jets. Toronto aims for a dominant 3-0 series lead, while Winnipeg looks to even their series at 1-1.

Below you can find the full schedule and results for all playoff matchups.

Round 2

(1) Toronto Maple Leafs vs. (3) Florida Panthers

Game 1: Maple Leafs 5, Panthers 4

Game 2: Maple Leafs 4, Panthers 3

Game 3: Friday, May 9 | 7 p.m. | at FLA | TNT/truTV/Max

Game 4: Sunday, May 11 | 7:30 p.m. | at FLA | TBS/truTV/Max

*Game 5: Wednesday, May 14 | TBD | at TOR | ESPN

*Game 6: Friday, May 16 | TBD | at FLA | TNT/truTV/Max

*Game 7: Sunday, May 18 | TBD | at TOR | TNT/Max

(1) Washington Capitals vs. (2) Carolina Hurricanes

Game 1: Hurricanes 2, Capitals 1 (OT)

Game 2: Capitals 3, Hurricanes 1

Game 3: Saturday, May 10 | 6 p.m. | at CAR | TNT/truTV/Max

Game 4: Monday, May 12 | 7 p.m. | at CAR | TNT/truTV/Max

Game 5: Thursday, May 15 | TBD | at WSH | TNT/truTV/Max

*Game 6: Saturday, May 17 | TBD | at CAR | TBD

*Game 7: Monday, May 19 | TBD | at WSH | ESPN

(1) Winnipeg Jets vs. (2) Dallas Stars

Game 1: Stars 3, Jets 2

Game 2: Friday, May 9 | 9:30 p.m. | at WPG | TNT/truTV/Max

Game 3: Saturday, May 11 | 4:30 p.m. | at DAL | TBS/truTV/Max

Game 4: Tuesday, May 13 | 8 p.m. | at DAL | ESPN

*Game 5: Thursday, May 15 | TBD | at Jets | TNT/truTV/Max

*Game 6: Saturday, May 17 | TBD | at DAL | TBD

*Game 7: Monday, May 19 | TBD | at WPG | ESPN

(1) Vegas Golden Knights vs. (3) Edmonton Oilers

Game 1: Oilers 4, Golden Knights 2

Game 2: Oilers 5, Golden Knights 4 (OT)

Game 3: Saturday, May 10 | 9 p.m. | at EDM | TNT/truTV/Max

Game 4: Monday, May 12 | 9:30 | at EDM | TNT/truTV/Max

*Game 5: Wednesday, May 14 | TBD | at VGK | ESPN

*Game 6: Friday, May 16 | TBD | at EDM | TNT/truTV/Max

*Game 7: Sunday, May 18 | TBD | at VGK | TNT/Max

Round 1

(1) Toronto Maple Leafs vs. (WC1) Ottawa Senators

Game 1: Maple Leafs 6, Senators 2

Game 2: Maple Leafs 3, Senators 2 (OT)

Game 3: Maple Leafs 3, Senators 2 (OT)

Game 4: Senators 4, Maple Leafs 3 (OT)

Game 5: Senators 4, Maple Leafs 0

Game 6: Maple Leafs 4, Senators 2

(2) Tampa Bay Lightning vs. (3) Florida Panthers

Game 1: Panthers 6, Lightning 2

Game 2: Panthers 2, Lightning 0

Game 3: Lightning 5, Panthers 1

Game 4: Panthers 4, Lightning 2

Game 5: Panthers 6, Lightning 3

(1) Washington Capitals vs. (WC2) Montreal Canadiens

Game 1: Capitals 3, Canadiens 2 (OT)

Game 2: Capitals 3, Canadiens 1

Game 3: Canadiens 6, Capitals 3

Game 4: Capitals 5, Canadiens 2

Game 5: Capitals 4, Canadiens 1

(2) Carolina Hurricanes vs. (3) New Jersey Devils

Game 1: Hurricanes 4, Devils 1

Game 2: Hurricanes 3, Devils 1

Game 3: Devils 3, Hurricanes 2 (2OT)

Game 4: Hurricanes 5, Devils 2

Game 5: Hurricanes 5, Devils 4 (2OT)

(1) Winnipeg Jets vs. (WC2) St. Louis Blues

Game 1: Jets 5, Blues 3

Game 2: Jets 2, Blues 1

Game 3: Blues 7, Jets 2

Game 4: Blues 5, Jets 1

Game 5: Jets 5, Blues 3

Game 6: Blues 5, Jets 2

Game 7: Jets 4, Blues 3 (2OT)

(2) Dallas Stars vs. (3) Colorado Avalanche

Game 1: Avalanche 5, Stars 1

Game 2: Stars 4, Avalanche 3 (OT)

Game 3: Stars 2, Avalanche 1 (OT)

Game 4: Avalanche 4, Stars 0

Game 5: Stars 6, Avalanche 2

Game 6: Avalanche 7, Stars 4

Game 7: Stars 4, Avalanche 2

(1) Vegas Golden Knights vs. (WC1) Minnesota Wild

Game 1: Golden Knights 4, Wild 2

Game 2: Wild 5, Golden Knights 2

Game 3: Wild 5, Golden Knights 2

Game 4: Golden Knights 4, Wild 3 (OT)

Game 5: Golden Knights 3, Wild 2 (OT)

Game 6: Golden Knights 3, Wild 2

(2) Los Angeles Kings vs. (3) Edmonton Oilers

Game 1: Kings 6, Oilers 5

Game 2: Kings 6, Oilers 2

Game 3: Oilers 7, Kings 4

Game 4: Oilers 4, Kings 3 (OT)

Game 5: Oilers 3, Kings 1

Game 6: Oilers 6, Kings 4