What to know for Round 2 of the NHL playoffs: Matchups, start date and schedule

There now are just eight NHL teams in contention for the Stanley Cup.

The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs are moving to the conference semifinals after the Presidents' Trophy-winning Winnipeg Jets closed out the first round on Sunday with a Game 7 comeback win over the wild-card in double overtime.

erased a two-goal deficit in the final two minutes of the third period, forcing overtime on 's game-tying score with three seconds left. Then, just minutes away from a potential third overtime, Jets captain tipped home the series-clincher.

Winnipeg's next opponent is also coming off a Game 7 comeback. The Central Division's No. 2-seeded Dallas Stars outlasted the No. 3-seeded in what was arguably the most entertaining first-round series -- and it finished in dramatic fashion. The Stars overcame a 2-0 third-period deficit in Game 7 as 's hat trick against the team that traded him just months ago powered a 4-2 comeback win. It's the from the playoffs.

The Western Conference's other first-round series winners included the Pacific Division's top-seeded , who eliminated the wild-card in six games. Vegas will next meet last year's Stanley Cup runners-up, the Pacific's No. 3-seeded . Edmonton overcame a 2-0 series deficit against the Pacific's No. 2-seeded , recording four straight comeback wins to bounce L.A. from Round 1 of the playoffs for a fourth straight year.

Over in the Eastern Conference, and the made it out of Round 1 for the with a five-game series win over the wild-card . The conference-best Caps now will face the Metropolitan Division's , who took down the Metro's . scored a series-clinching goal in double-overtime of against New Jersey, booking the .

The conference semis will also feature the defending champion . Florida, the Atlantic Division's No. 3 seed, bounced the , the Atlantic's No. 2 seed, in five games in Round 1 for a second straight postseason. The Panthers, who last year won their first Stanley Cup title, are looking to join an exclusive group of repeat winners.

Florida will continue its title defense against the Atlantic's No. 1-seeded . The Leafs won the Battle of Ontario over the wild-card in six games, moving them one step closer to snapping the franchise's record Stanley Cup drought. Florida when the two teams met in Round 2 of the 2023 postseason.

So, when will the conference semis start? And what's the schedule? Here's what we know:

When does Round 2 of the NHL playoffs start?

The second round gets underway Monday, May 5.

Do the NHL playoffs reseed teams?

Just like the NBA playoffs, teams aren't reseeded after the first round of the NHL postseason. The Stanley Cup Playoffs have a bracket format.

What are the matchups in Round 2 of the NHL playoffs?

Eastern Conference

• Florida Panthers (Atlantic No. 3) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (Atlantic No. 1)
• Carolina Hurricanes (Metro No. 2) vs. Washington Capitals (Metro No. 1)

Western Conference

• Dallas Stars (Central No. 2) vs. Winnipeg Jets (Central No. 1)
• Edmonton Oilers (Pacific No. 3) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (Pacific No. 1)

What's the Round 2 schedule in the NHL playoffs?

This section will be updated as second-round schedule details are released (* = if necessary):

Eastern Conference

Hurricanes vs. Capitals

• Game 1: Hurricanes at Capitals -- Tuesday, May 6, 7 p.m. ET, ESPN
• Game 2: Hurricanes at Capitals -- Thursday, May 8, 7 p.m. ET, ESPN
• Game 3: Capitals at Hurricanes -- Saturday, May 10, 6 p.m. ET, TNT/truTV
• Game 4: Capitals at Hurricanes -- Monday, May 12, 7 p.m. ET, TNT/truTV
• Game 5*: Hurricanes at Capitals -- Thursday, May 15, time TBD, TNT/truTV
• Game 6*: Capitals at Hurricanes -- Saturday, May 17, time TBD, TV channel TBD
• Game 7*: Hurricanes at Capitals -- Monday, May 19, time TBD, ESPN

Panthers vs. Maple Leafs

• Game 1: Panthers at Maple Leafs -- Monday, May 5, 8 p.m. ET, ESPN
• Game 2: Panthers at Maple Leafs -- Wednesday, May 7, 7 p.m. ET, ESPN
• Game 3: Maple Leafs at Panthers -- Friday, May 9, 7 p.m. ET, TNT/truTV
• Game 4: Maple Leafs at Panthers -- Sunday, May 11, 7:30 p.m. ET, TBS/truTV
• Game 5*: Panthers at Maple Leafs -- Wednesday, May 14, time TBD, ESPN
• Game 6*: Maple Leafs at Panthers -- Friday, May 16, time TBD, TNT/truTV
• Game 7*: Panthers at Maple Leafs -- Sunday, May 18, time TBD, TNT

Western Conference

Oilers vs. Golden Knights

• Game 1: Oilers at Golden Knights -- Tuesday, May 6, 9:30 p.m. ET, ESPN
• Game 2: Oilers at Golden Knights -- Thursday, May 8, 9:30 p.m. ET, ESPN
• Game 3: Golden Knights at Oilers -- Saturday, May 10, 9 p.m. ET, TNT/truTV
• Game 4: Golden Knights at Oilers -- Monday, May 12, 9:30 p.m. ET, TNT/truTV
• Game 5*: Oilers at Golden Knights -- Wednesday, May 14, time TBD, ESPN
• Game 6*: Golden Knights at Oilers -- Friday, May 16, time TBD, TNT/truTV
• Game 7*: Oilers at Golden Knights -- Sunday, May 18, time TBD, TNT

Stars vs. Jets

• Game 1: Stars at Jets -- Wednesday, May 7, 9:30 p.m. ET, ESPN
• Game 2: Stars at Jets -- Friday, May 9, 9:30 p.m. ET, TNT/truTV
• Game 3: Jets at Stars -- Sunday, May 11, 4:30 p.m. ET, TBS/truTV
• Game 4: Jets at Stars -- Tuesday, May 13, 8 p.m. ET, ESPN
• Game 5*: Stars at Jets -- Thursday, May 15, time TBD, TNT/truTV
• Game 6*: Jets at Stars -- Saturday, May 17, time TBD, TV channel TBD
• Game 7*: Stars at Jets -- Monday, May 19, time TBD, ESPN

Where to watch and stream Round 2 of the NHL playoffs

Games airing on ESPN's family of networks can be streamed on  and .

TNT, TBS and truTV broadcasts are available to stream on . Games on TNT can also be streamed on  and , while TBS broadcasts are available to stream on  and . Simulcasts shown on truTV can be streamed on  and , as well.