The 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs have begun a series of seven out of eight, and number 8 rolls on Tuesday.
The Florida battle begins afresh between Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers (ET, ESPN at 8:30 pm), Both clubs look like a legitimate Stanley Cup contender.
After New Jersey-Karolina, the CATS-Bolt Network has a third game on the ESPN family.ET, ESPN at 6 pm) And otava-toonto (7:30 pm, ESPN2), And before nightcap, Minnesota-Wagas (ET, ESPN at 11 am,
What are the major storylines in Tuesday’s sports? Who are the major players to see?
Read from ESPN Research to preview the game with statistical insight, which went down on Monday night, and three stars of Monday night from Arda öacal.
Matchup notes
New Jersey Devils in Carolina Storm
Game 2 (Car Lead 1-0) | ET at 6 pm | ESPN
Game 1 is sure that the devils did not go according to the plan. A win at the Legendary Loud Lenovo Center would be pulling it, but it was not an ideal result to lose Brendon Dillon, Kodi Glass and Luke Hughes to hurt.
They will expect to rebound on Tuesday before the series change in Newark. Shop off the shot attempt difference can help help, as the famous occupied-captured storm hurds a 45–24 lead in sports 1.
For years, the knock on Carolina was that it had a goal scorer that could receive a can over the hump in the playoffs. Several observers thought that Cain had acquired such a player in Miko Ranten in January. The irony is that this player was Carolina who in Runten’s subsequent business of Dallas – Logan Stankoven – who scored two goals in Game 1. Will he add to that clan to game 2?
After going to Tuesday’s game, Devils are back to win a playoff series after losing the first game from 26 times (42%); If they fall back from 0–2, the figure falls by 20%. After winning the game 1, the storm has won six of its last seven series.
Ottawa Senator in Toronto Maple Leafs
Game 2 (Tor Lead 1-0) | ET at 7:30 pm | Espn2
The atmosphere for game 1 was intense, and led the “Core Four” of Maple Leafs: Mich Marnar (one goal, two aids), William Nilander (one goal, one aid), John Thawres (a target, a support) and Auston Matthews (two aids) filled the scorer. A continuity of that output will clearly help Toronto to overwhelm its provincial neighbor.
According to Ottawa captain Brady Takachuk, slowing the maple leafs may depend on discipline. “We took a lot of punishment, he scored (him) and this is the game,” Tkachuk told reporters after game 1. “So it’s on us. We have to be more disciplined.”
Sense will also need to capitalize on his opportunities. According to Stthlets, Ottawa had five high -danger scoring opportunities in the game, and only two goals.
Florida Panthers in Tampa Bay Lightning
Game 1 | ET at 8:30 pm | ESPN
This is the fourth time when two Sunshine State franchisees have been found in the postson, and all four meetings have been held from 2021.
In each example, the winners of the series have proceeded to reach Lightning in 2021 and 2022; Panthers in 2024 – while 2021 Lightning and 2024 panthers won all this.
Unexpectedly, Nikita is a major scorer of Tampa Bay against Kucherov Florida, with 25 points (five goals, 20 aids) in 15 games. Alexander Barkov is a major scorer of panthers against Lightning with 13 points (three goals, 10 aids) in 15 games.
Both teams divided their meetings in a regular session, with Lightning the most recent 5–1 victory on 15 April.
Minnesota Wild in Vegas Golden Nights
Game 2 (VGK Leeds 1-0) | 11 am ET | ESPN
Underdog Wilde set a physical tone for the series in Game 1, excluding Golden Nights from 54–29, but the hosts emerged with 4–2 win. Tomas Hurtle, Pavel Dorofav and Brett Howen (two) were round scorers for Vegas, and Matt Boldi was both responsible for the Minnesota goals.
Cassidi told reporters that Hoven had never scored double -digit goals to earn up to 23 of its 23 coach Bruce Cassidi. He did not change his game. “He played physically. He is part of our penalty kiln. He is always out when the goalkeeper outs out, usually one of the six people we use very much due to his versatility. He can play the wing. He can take a draw as a center. He is good for us tonight again and tonight is good again. “
Sunday’s game was NHL debut for the first round of 2024 Pick Zev Beom, which ended its season with Danver University. He played 13 minutes, 37 seconds and ended with a shot on the goal.
Three stars of Ard from Monday night
The biggest goal scorer in NHL history is revealed only behind the net. He had two goals, including overtime winners, as the caps won 3–2 despite the third-term attempt from Montreal to tie it.
Connor had a game winning goal in the third period for the second straight game, as Vinypeg takes both games at home for the 2–0 series lead on blues.
There is evidence that the olers are never out of the game, McDwid helped erase a 4–0 deficiency with a target and three assistance. But all this was for zero after scoring a late goal that Kings won 6–5 in an exciting game 1.
Monday’s score
Capital 3, Canadines 2 (OT)
Washington proceeds 1-0
Wayne Greatzaki’s all-time round-scoring record was spent most of the regular season focusing on “GR8 Chase” of Alex Ovekin’s “GR8 Chase”, and he scored the number 895 on 6 April. It turns out, OV likes the spotlight. Capital Superstar opened the scoring in game 1, and booked it with overtime winner – his first in Postsen, whether or not the Caps survived the remaining game 1 from 1, which is a round target with Nick Suzuki’s 4:15 remaining. Full recurrence.
Jets 2, Blues 1
Vinypeg moves 2–0
In this series, game 1 was contested tightly until the jets took over in the third period. The trend continued on Monday, in which Kylle Connor of Vinypeg entered the third period before scoring at a mark of 1:43. Connor’s Linemet Mark Sheffifel assisted the game winner and opened the scoring, giving him five points for the postsen. Full recurrence.
Stars 4, Avalanche 3 (OT)
Series tied 1-1
Every observer thought about the series that would be closest in the first round, not seen in Game 1 like this, as AVS ran to win Stars N Root 5–1. The game 2 was very high in suit expectations, as two western powerhouses required overtime to dispose of things. Colin was the hero for Blackwell Dallas, scored with the remaining 2:14 in OT. Full recurrence.
Kings 6, Olers 5
Los Angeles proceeds 1-0
Monday’s nightcap was a pleasure for those who preferred aggressive hockey and were ready to live late. The Kings of Edmonton started late for a four -goal lead in the second period to draw within three to remain six seconds to remain six seconds in this period. The two teams traded the balls to start the third, before the olers kept an eye on three consecutive terms, with the goal of Connor McDwid to tie it to 5 with 1:28. Full recurrence.
