NHL Playoffs Round 2 Breakdown: Avalanche Firepower, Hurricanes Dominance, Ducks Surge

Round 2 of the NHL Playoffs is where everything changes — structure vs speed, depth vs chaos, and contenders vs pretenders. The Hurricanes look like a machine again, the Avalanche are putting up video-game numbers, Vegas is rounding into championship form, and the Ducks might be the most dangerous “no-pressure” team left. Meanwhile, Buffalo vs Montreal could swing entirely on pace and execution. On this episode of the Braden Surprenant Show on 97.3 The Fan, we break down every major Round 2 series, the key matchups, and the ONE thing each team must win to survive. Now the question is simple: Which team is the biggest threat to win the Stanley Cup right now — and who is getting exposed in Round 2? Drop your picks in the comments: • Who wins Buffalo vs Montreal? • Can Carolina be stopped? • Is Vegas still the team to beat in the West? • And are the Ducks for real? 👇 Let’s hear your predictions and biggest takeaways from Round 2. Be sure to subscribe to the show! youtube.com/@b_surp Follow the show on social! https://x.com/b_surp https://x.com/b_surpshow https://x.com/fmarkz324 https://x.com/973TheFanSD https://www.instagram.com/b_surp https://www.tiktok.com/@b_surp