How the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs are redefining modern hockey

The 2025 NHL playoffs have revealed key shifts in how teams succeed. From Toronto’s breakthrough to record scoring, these trends are reshaping playoff hockey. Here’s what’s working; and what’s not; in this high-stakes postseason. Berube’s influence is undeniable. His 2019 Blues thrived under pressure, and now Toronto is doing the same. The Leafs aren’t just talented; they’re mentally tough. That could be the difference between another early exit and a deep run.

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