NHL playoff predictions for second round: Who goes to conference finals?

The NHL second round playoffs are underway, with the Carolina Hurricanes and Colorado Avalanche having swept their first-round opponents. Carolina extended their winning streak to five with a victory over the Philadelphia Flyers in the second round opener, while the Avalanche face a tougher challenge against the Minnesota Wild. Other second-round matchups include the Vegas Golden Knights vs. the Anaheim Ducks and the Buffalo Sabres vs. the Montreal Canadiens, who advanced via a Game 7 win on May 3.