NHL Stanley cup playoffs power rankings in round 2
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are through the first round. The most surprising outcome featured no second-ranked teams moving through. However, the NHL continues to provide us with plenty of excitement, as these current Stanley Cup Playoffs have been as entertaining as anyone could hope for.
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Anaheim Ducks Anaheim moves on. They face Vegas in the second round. This young Ducks team has raised eyebrows with their ability to play hard and with grit.
Apr 18, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar (80) and center Sean Couturier (14) celebrate after defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images 7. Philadelphia Flyers Porter Martone has been the bright spot in the Flyers’ offense.
Since his NHL debut, he’s been better than advertised. In the second round, the Flyers face off against the top-seeded Hurricanes. The most interesting statistic for Philadelphia’s postseason run is that they have yet to score a first-period goal.