Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl (29), Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nicolas Hague (14) and Edmonton Oilers right wing Vasily Podkolzin (92) vie for the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) AP

The Vegas Golden Knights' quest for the 2025 Stanley Cup continues after they eliminated the Minnesota Wild in their opening-round series. Following a 3-2 win, the Wild's season has come to an end. The Golden Knights will now face the winner of the Los Angeles Kings and Edmonton Oilers in the second round.

With two Game 7s officially decided to conclude Round 1, the second-round matchups are set for the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and eight teams will continue to battle for hockey's ultimate prize. Over the next two weeks,