2025 NHL playoffs: Previewing Capitals-Canes, Knights-Oilers

The 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs kick off with an electrifying Game 1 as the Toronto Maple Leafs open a commanding lead, featuring star forward William Nylander delivering another triple-triplet night. Meanwhile, two high-stakes series feature the Carolina Hurricanes vs. Washington Capitals and the Edmonton Oilers vs. Vegas Golden Knights, both evenly matched with key players shaping their futures in these pivotal rounds.