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Anticipated Outcomes from the Second Round by Our Expert Group

Predictions from Six Hockey Journalists for the Second-Round NHL Playoff Match-ups

Anticipated Outcomes from the Second Round by Our Expert Group

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Eastern Conference Showdowns

Toronto Maple Leafs versus Florida Panthers - Battle of the Beasts

  • Mad Mathias Brunet: Florida takes it in 6
  • Katie Harvey-Pinard: Maple Leafs manage a 7-game win
  • Dick Labbé: Leafs secure victory in 6 hard-fought games
  • Guillaume Lefrançois: Florida stomps them in 6
  • Simon-Olivier Lorange: Florida claims victory in 5 clashes
  • Alex Pratt: Panthers triumph in 7 thrilling games

Washington Capitals versus Carolina Hurricanes - Clash of the Titans

  • Mad Mathias Brunet: Caps clinch it in 7 games
  • Katie Harvey-Pinard: Canes dominate the series in 6 games
  • Dick Labbé: Canes win in 7 nail-biting games
  • Guillaume Lefrançois: Capitals snatch victory in 6 tough encounters
  • Simon-Olivier Lorange: Canes triumph in 6 action-packed games
  • Alex Pratt: Canes demolish Caps in 6 games

Western Conference Warzone

Winnipeg Jets versus Dallas Stars - No Quarter Given

  • Mad Mathias Brunet: Stars defeat the Jets in 6 games
  • Katie Harvey-Pinard: Jets succeed in 6 games
  • Dick Labbé: Stars conquer Winnipeg in 5 rough-and-tumble games
  • Guillaume Lefrançois: Stars emerge victorious in 5 brutal contests
  • Simon-Olivier Lorange: Jets mount a comeback and win in 7 games of sheer determination
  • Alex Pratt: Stars dominate the Jets in 7 bruising battles

Vegas Golden Knights versus Edmonton Oilers - Clash of the Kings

  • Mad Mathias Brunet: Vegas reigns supreme in 6 fierce games
  • Katie Harvey-Pinard: Oilers overcome Vegas in 6 games
  • Dick Labbé: Oilers end Vegas' reign in 6 captivating contests
  • Guillaume Lefrançois: Oilers overpower Golden Knights in 7 intense games
  • Simon-Olivier Lorange: Vegas dominates the Oilers in 6 electrifying games
  • Alex Pratt: Oilers stun Vegas in 6 shocking games

Hype on the Snipes

The Eastern Conference predictions show that the Panthers are expected to dominate, but the series between the Leafs and Panthers will be a nail-biter. Many are bullish on the Capitals, with a slight edge given to them due to firepower, but the Canes won't back down without a fight.

Moving to the Western Conference, the Stars and Golden Knights battles look intense, with competing predictions across the board. The Oilers winning against Vegas would be a stunning upset, while the clash between Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel guarantees a spectacle - although Vegas is currently favored due to their consistent form.

So, grab your pom-poms, don your team's jersey, and cheer loudly! The 2025 NHL Playoffs promise rematch after rematch, drama, and unexpected twists. Don't miss the showdowns!

Mathias Labbé predicts that the Toronto Maple Leafs will secure victory in 6 hard-fought games against the Florida Panthers in the 2025 NHL Playoffs. In the Western Conference, Dick Labbé foresees the Dallas Stars conquering the Winnipeg Jets in 5 rough-and-tumble games. Alex Pratt expects the Oilers to stun Vegas in 6 shocking games during their showdown, while Guillaume Lefrançois predicts that the Oilers will overpower the Golden Knights in 7 intense games. Section 'Hype on the Snipes' states that the 2025 NHL Playoffs will be filled with rematch after rematch, drama, and unexpected twists.

Sports analysts' predictions for the next phase of NHL playoffs, according to our six hockey experts.

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