The 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs have reached a thrilling juncture. Every game could be the end of the road for a team. On Wednesday, two teams faced elimination, and on Thursday, four more are on the brink. The Ottawa Senators, Minnesota Wild, Colorado Avalanche, and Los Angeles Kings are trailing 3-2. Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs, Vegas Golden Knights, Dallas Stars, and Edmonton Oilers have the chance to move on. Let's take a closer look at each matchup.

The Toronto Maple Leafs need to improve their power play, while the Senators' stars have been shining. In the Vegas-Minnesota matchup, Mark Stone is climbing the leaderboard, but Jack Eichel needs to find his form. The Dallas Stars have a strong series record when leading 3-2, and Wyatt Johnston has been impressive. In the Los Angeles-Edmonton series, the Oilers have a historical advantage.

The playoff hockey action is intense, and the outcome is still up in the air.