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ROUND 2 OF THE NHL PLAYOFFS
The intensity of the quest for the Stanley Cup is reaching its peak as the 2024 playoffs progress. Several teams have secured their spots in the next round, while others have bid farewell to their championship aspirations earlier than expected. The New York Rangers, the top seed in the regular season, set the tone by sweeping the Washington Capitals in four games, demonstrating their dominance from the outset. Meanwhile, the Florida Panthers, last year's Eastern Conference finalists, showcased their strength by dispatching the Tampa Bay Lightning in five games, earning their ticket to the second round. Similarly, the Carolina Hurricanes overcame the New York Islanders in five games, advancing with confidence.
Out in the Western Conference, the Colorado Avalanche demonstrated their prowess by defeating the Winnipeg Jets in a gentleman's sweep, highlighting their determination to contend for the Stanley Cup. As the playoffs continue, the remaining teams will battle fiercely for a chance to etch their names into hockey history and claim the ultimate prize.