Open Extended ReactionsAfter a thrilling first night, the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs continues Tuesday with a pair of series-opening games. ET | ESPNThe two teams went 2-2 in their regular-season series in 2024-25, with the Canes outscoring the Caps 14-10 on aggregate. In the 2019 first round, these two clubs met in Rod Brind'Amour's first series as a head coach. With four goals in the first round, Ovechkin now has 76 for his career, tied with Mario Lemieux for 12th all-time. These two clubs have met once before in the postseason, the second round of 2023.