<p>Twelve combatants down, four to go in pro sports’ greatest tournament. While Round 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs brought the shock and drama, Round 2 featured a few teams gaining momentum and cutting through their competition quickly. The <a href="https://oilersnation.com/">Edmonton Oilers</a>, riding the <em>Pink Pony Club</em> vibes, have won eight of their past nine games this postseason after steamrolling the <a href="https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/teams/vegas-golden-knights/line-combinations">Vegas Golden Knights</a> in five games. Edmonton draws the <a href="https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/teams/dallas-stars/line-combinations">Dallas Stars</a> in a Western Conference Final rematch. The <a href="https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/teams/carolina-hurricanes/line-combinations">Carolina Hurricanes</a>, meanwhile, have just two losses across the first two rounds after disposing of the <a href="https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/teams/washington-capitals/line-combinations">Washington Capitals</a> in five, but the defending Stanley Cup champion <a href="https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/teams/florida-panthers/line-combinations">Florida Panthers </a>make for a stiff test. They swept the Canes in the Eastern Conference Final two years ago.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">2024-25 ROUND 3 PLAYOFF SCHEDULE</h2>



<p><a href="https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/nhl-sets-third-round-conference-final-schedule-2025-stanley-cup-playoffs-edmonton-oilers-dallas-stars-carolina-hurricanes-florida-panthers-toronto-maple-leafs">2025 Stanley Cup playoffs Round 3 schedule</a> –&nbsp;by Ben Steiner</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">2024-25 ROUND 2 SERIES PREVIEWS</h2>



<p><a href="https://publish.dailyfaceoff.com/2025-stanley-cup-playoffs-dallas-stars-vs-edmonton-oilers-series-preview-pick-prediction-schedule/">(C2) Dallas Stars. vs. (P3) Edmonton Oilers</a> –&nbsp;By Anthony Trudeau<br><a href="https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2025-playoffs-carolina-hurricanes-florida-panthers-series-preview-pick-prediction-schedule">(M2) Carolina Hurricanes vs. Florida Panthers </a>–&nbsp;By Scott Maxwell</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">SPECIAL FEATURES</h2>



<p>Breaking down every goalie matchup in Round 3&nbsp;– Coming May 20<br>The top storylines of Round 3&nbsp;– Coming May 20<br><a href="https://publish.dailyfaceoff.com/burning-questions-4-teams-elliminated-round-2-playoffs-maple-leafs-jets-capitals-golden-knights-core-four/">Burning Questions for the four teams eliminated in Round 2</a> –&nbsp;By Frank Seravalli<br>Conn Smythe Trophy Power Rankings<a href="https://publish.dailyfaceoff.com/2025-conn-smythe-trophy-power-rankings-stanley-cup-playoffs-mvp-mcdavid-rantanen-connor-draisaitl-nylander/">&nbsp;</a>–&nbsp;Coming May 21</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PREDICTIONS</h2>



<p>Round 3 series picks&nbsp;– Coming May 20</p>



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