NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Outlook – Spring 2025

Second-round predictions:The Florida Panthers enter the second round as clear favorites, with odds set at –175 against the Toronto Maple Leafs (who are +150), giving Florida a 63.6% implied probability to advance to the Eastern Conference Final.

On the Western side, the Edmonton Oilers are slightly favored (–115) over the Vegas Golden Knights, signaling strong confidence in their ability to make a deep postseason run.

Quick Analysis

• Panthers vs Leafs: Florida’s dominance across the regular season and playoff performance positions them strongly to overcome Toronto, who’s had sporadic playoff success.

• Oilers vs Knights: With consistent postseason momentum and strong goaltending, the advantage tilts slightly in Edmonton’s favor heading into a tense matchup.