The Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers are poised to square off to determine which club will represent the West in the Stanley Cup Final. To help get you up to speed before the next round begins Wednesday on the networks of ESPN,

The National Hockey League today announced the dates, starting times and broadcast information for the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Conference Finals. The Eastern Conference Final will feature the Carolina Hurricanes versus the winner of the Second Round series between the Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs (Game 7,

With eight teams eliminated, let's rank the remaining potential matchups — from worst to best — based purely on narratives and vibes.