- Wednesday ESPN Doubleheader: Florida Panthers vs. Toronto Maple Leafs at 7 p.m. ET and Edmonton Oilers vs. Vegas Golden Knights at 9:30 p.m.
- The Point Continues Daily as a Lead-in Show for Games Throughout the Stanley Cup Playoffs
The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs on ESPN presented by GEICO continue with Second Round action on Tuesday, May 13, featuring a prime time matchup at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN as the Winnipeg Jets, trailing 2-1 in the series, face off against the Dallas Stars and playoff-leading scoring sensation Mikko Rantanen.
Wednesday, Second Round action features an ESPN doubleheader beginning at 7 p.m., with the series tied 2-2, the puck drops for an important Game 5 matchup between the Florida Panthers and Brad Marchand and the Toronto Maple Leafs and William Nylander at Scotiabank Arena. Following at 9:30 p.m., Jack Eichel and the Vegas Golden Knights host the Edmonton Oilers and scoring duo Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid, who lead the series 2-1.
The telecast details and commentators for each game are below. Commentator assignments and coverage details for ESPN games beyond May 14 will be announced in the coming days.
– TELECAST & COMMENTATOR SCHEDULE –
| Date | Time (ET) | Game/Telecast | ESPN Commentators | Platforms |
| Tuesday, May 13 | 7:30 p.m. | The Point presented by GoDaddy | Host: John Buccigross
Analysts: Mark Messier, Kevin Weekes, Chris Pronger, Arda Öcal |
ESPN, ESPN+ |
| 8 p.m. | Winnipeg Jets at Dallas Stars
Second Round, Game 4 |
Play-by-Play: Steve Levy Analyst: Ryan Callahan Reporter: Leah Hextall Rules Analyst: Dave JacksonIn Studio: John Buccigross, Mark Messier, Kevin Weekes, Chris Pronger, Arda Öcal |
ESPN | |
| In The Crease (following the game) | Host: Arda Öcal | ESPN+ | ||
| The Drop sponsored by Xfinity (following In the Crease) | Hosts: Greg Wyshynski, Arda Öcal | NHL on ESPN YouTube and Facebook, ESPN App | ||
| Wednesday, May 14 | 6 p.m. | The Point presented by GoDaddy | Host: Steve Levy
Analysts: Mark Messier, P.K. Subban, Chris Pronger, Arda Öcal |
ESPN2, ESPN+ |
| 7 p.m. | Florida Panthers at Toronto Maple Leafs
Second Round, Game 5 |
Play-by-Play: Sean McDonough Analyst: Ray Ferraro Reporter: Emily Kaplan Rules Analyst: Dave JacksonIn Studio: Steve Levy, Mark Messier, P.K. Subban, Chris Pronger, Arda Öcal |
ESPN | |
| 9:30 p.m. | Edmonton Oilers at Vegas Golden Knights
Second Round, Game 5
|
Play-by-Play: Bob Wischusen Analyst: Ryan Callahan Reporter: Leah Hextall Rules Analyst: Dave JacksonIn Studio: Steve Levy, Mark Messier, P.K. Subban, Chris Pronger, Arda Öcal |
ESPN | |
| In The Crease (following the games) | Host: Arda Öcal | ESPN+ |
*Commentator assignments and studio show times may be subject to change.
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