2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Conference Finals Schedule

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Eastern Conference Final: Montreal vs. Carolina

The Eastern Conference Final will see the Montreal Canadiens face off against the Carolina Hurricanes. Here’s the complete schedule for this thrilling series:

  • Game 1: Montreal at Carolina – Thursday, May 21, 8:00 p.m. ET
  • Game 2: Montreal at Carolina – Saturday, May 23, 7:00 p.m. ET
  • Game 3: Carolina at Montreal – Monday, May 25, 8:00 p.m. ET
  • Game 4: Carolina at Montreal – Wednesday, May 27, 8:00 p.m. ET
  • Game 5: Montreal at Carolina – Friday, May 29, 8:00 p.m. ET (if necessary)
  • Game 6: Carolina at Montreal – Sunday, May 31, TBD (if necessary)
  • Game 7: Montreal at Carolina – Tuesday, June 2, 8:00 p.m. ET (if necessary)

Western Conference Final: Vegas vs. Colorado

In the Western Conference Final, the Vegas Golden Knights will compete against the Colorado Avalanche. Check out the full schedule below:

  • Game 1: Vegas at Colorado – Wednesday, May 20, 8:00 p.m. ET
  • Game 2: Vegas at Colorado – Friday, May 22, 8:00 p.m. ET
  • Game 3: Colorado at Vegas – Sunday, May 24, 8:00 p.m. ET
  • Game 4: Colorado at Vegas – Tuesday, May 26, 9:00 p.m. ET
  • Game 5: Vegas at Colorado – Thursday, May 28, 8:00 p.m. ET (if necessary)
  • Game 6: Colorado at Vegas – Saturday, May 30, 8:00 p.m. ET (if necessary)
  • Game 7: Vegas at Colorado – Monday, June 1, 8:00 p.m. ET (if necessary)

TBD – To Be Determined


2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Conference Final Schedule

Eastern Conference Final: Montreal vs. Carolina

The Eastern Conference Final pits the Montreal Canadiens against the Carolina Hurricanes. The schedule is as follows:

  • Game 1: Montreal at Carolina – Thursday, May 21, 8:00 p.m. ET
  • Game 2: Montreal at Carolina – Saturday, May 23, 7:00 p.m. ET
  • Game 3: Carolina at Montreal – Monday, May 25, 8:00 p.m. ET
  • Game 4: Carolina at Montreal – Wednesday, May 27, 8:00 p.m. ET
  • Game 5: Montreal at Carolina – Friday, May 29, 8:00 p.m. ET (if needed)
  • Game 6: Carolina at Montreal – Sunday, May 31, Time to be determined (if needed)
  • Game 7: Montreal at Carolina – Tuesday, June 2, 8:00 p.m. ET (if needed)

Western Conference Final: Vegas vs. Colorado

In the Western Conference, the Vegas Golden Knights will compete against the Colorado Avalanche. Here is the game schedule:

  • Game 1: Vegas at Colorado – Wednesday, May 20, 8:00 p.m. ET
  • Game 2: Vegas at Colorado – Friday, May 22, 8:00 p.m. ET
  • Game 3: Colorado at Vegas – Sunday, May 24, 8:00 p.m. ET
  • Game 4: Colorado at Vegas – Tuesday, May 26, 9:00 p.m. ET
  • Game 5: Vegas at Colorado – Thursday, May 28, 8:00 p.m. ET (if needed)
  • Game 6: Colorado at Vegas – Saturday, May 30, 8:00 p.m. ET (if needed)
  • Game 7: Vegas at Colorado – Monday, June 1, 8:00 p.m. ET (if needed)

*If necessary

TBD – To Be Determined

English Translation: 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Conference Final Schedule

Eastern Conference Final: Montreal vs. Carolina

The Eastern Conference Final will feature a showdown between the Montreal Canadiens and the Carolina Hurricanes. The schedule for this series is as follows:

  • Game 1: Montreal at Carolina – Thursday, May 21, 8:00 p.m. ET
  • Game 2: Montreal at Carolina – Saturday, May 23, 7:00 p.m. ET
  • Game 3: Carolina at Montreal – Monday, May 25, 8:00 p.m. ET
  • Game 4: Carolina at Montreal – Wednesday, May 27, 8:00 p.m. ET
  • Game 5: Montreal at Carolina – Friday, May 29, 8:00 p.m. ET (if necessary)
  • Game 6: Carolina at Montreal – Sunday, May 31, To Be Determined (if necessary)
  • Game 7: Montreal at Carolina – Tuesday, June 2, 8:00 p.m. ET (if necessary)

Western Conference Final: Vegas vs. Colorado

In the Western Conference Final, the Vegas Golden Knights will face off against the Colorado Avalanche. Here is the complete game schedule:

  • Game 1: Vegas at Colorado – Wednesday, May 20, 8:00 p.m. ET
  • Game 2: Vegas at Colorado – Friday, May 22, 8:00 p.m. ET
  • Game 3: Colorado at Vegas – Sunday, May 24, 8:00 p.m. ET
  • Game 4: Colorado at Vegas – Tuesday, May 26, 9:00 p.m. ET
  • Game 5: Vegas at Colorado – Thursday, May 28, 8:00 p.m. ET (if necessary)
  • Game 6: Colorado at Vegas – Saturday, May 30, 8:00 p.m. ET (if necessary)
  • Game 7: Vegas at Colorado – Monday, June 1, 8:00 p.m. ET (if necessary)

*If necessary

TBD – To Be Determined

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