The second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs is about to begin, and there are plenty of strong matchups upcoming. One of the more intriguing ones comes from the Eastern Conference, where the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers are set to square off.

Here's a look at the top highlights from Thursday, as well as what to expect as Round 1 action continues. After last season's first-round elimination by the Boston Bruins, the risk of a potential Game 7 led to a tense Thursday start for the Maple Leafs in Ottawa.