The 16-team field for the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs is now down to four: the Carolina Hurricanes, Dallas Stars, Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers. For the Stars and Oilers, it's a rematch of the 2024 Western Conference finals; for the Canes and Panthers, it's a rematch of 2023's Eastern Conference finals.

The Edmonton Oilers are the slightest of favorites to win the Stanley Cup before the conference finals start, but the odds are very tight.

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NHL players, including Utah Mammoth forward Alexander Kerfoot, will provide commentary throughout the 90-minute show. Celebrities will also make special appearances, including Anthony Anderson, Cedric the Entertainer, Cheri Oteri, George Lopez, Jamie Lee Curtis, Joel McHale, Michael Bublé, Nikki Glaser, Paula Abdul and Will Reeve.

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Here's a look at who to back to win the Conn Smythe Trophy as the postseason MVP at the midway point of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs