Hurricanes embrace ‘great challenge’ Panthers present in Eastern Final Carolina knows what to expect from Cup champs when series begins Tuesday May 19, 2025
Stars, Oilers each look different ahead of Western Conference Final rematch Rantanen leads Dallas additions since last year; Edmonton revamped supporting cast for McDavid, Draisaitl May 19, 2025
Capitals look to get younger around Ovechkin, Carlson GM doesn’t expect busy offseason; forward, defenseman each has 1 year left on contract May 19, 2025
2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Panthers vs. Hurricanes, Eastern Conference Final preview Florida continues push for 2nd straight championship, Carolina wants measure of revenge for 2023 series May 19, 2025
Heiskanen feeling ‘pretty normal’ after knee injury, ready to help Stars in West Final Defenseman should provide huge lift against Oilers, played last 3 games of 2nd round May 19, 2025
Skinner vs. Oettinger goalie matchup in Western Final Oilers presumptive starter has support from Pickard, Stars counterpart no stranger to playoff pressure May 19, 2025
Maple Leafs eliminated due to struggles at home, lack of production from key forwards Outscored 12-2 in last 2 games in Toronto; Matthews, Marner combine for 2 goals against Panthers May 19, 2025
NHL conference finals top 10 storylines Panthers' bid to repeat as champs, McDavid-Draisaitl Cup mission among narratives to watch May 19, 2025
Stanley Cup Playoffs conference finals predictions by NHL.com Writers, editors make picks for Hurricanes-Panthers, Stars-Oilers May 19, 2025
Bobrovsky vs. Andersen goalie matchup in Eastern Final Panthers starter's lateral movement among best, Hurricanes counterpart tends to hold blocker lower in stance May 19, 2025
