2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs: First Round Matchups and Scores

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Eastern Conference

Boston Bruins vs. Buffalo Sabres

Sabres lead the series 3-1.

  • Game 1: Boston 3, Buffalo 4
  • Game 2: Boston 4, Buffalo 2
  • Game 3: Buffalo 3, Boston 1
  • Game 4: Buffalo 6, Boston 1
  • Game 5: Boston at Buffalo, April 28, 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Game 6: Buffalo at Boston, May 1 (if necessary)
  • Game 7: Boston at Buffalo, May 3 (if necessary)

Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

Series is tied 2-2.

  • Game 1: Montreal 4, Tampa Bay 3 (OT)
  • Game 2: Montreal 2, Tampa Bay 3
  • Game 3: Tampa Bay 2, Montreal 3
  • Game 4: Tampa Bay 3, Montreal 1
  • Game 5: Montreal at Tampa Bay, April 29, 7:00 p.m. ET
  • Game 6: Tampa Bay at Montreal, May 1
  • Game 7: Montreal at Tampa Bay, May 3 (if necessary)

Ottawa Senators vs. Carolina Hurricanes

Hurricanes win the series 4-0.

  • Game 1: Ottawa 0, Carolina 2
  • Game 2: Ottawa 2, Carolina 3 (2OT)
  • Game 3: Carolina 2, Ottawa 1
  • Game 4: Carolina 4, Ottawa 0

Philadelphia Flyers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

Flyers lead the series 3-2.

  • Game 1: Philadelphia 3, Pittsburgh 2
  • Game 2: Philadelphia 3, Pittsburgh 0
  • Game 3: Pittsburgh 2, Philadelphia 5
  • Game 4: Pittsburgh 4, Philadelphia 2
  • Game 5: Philadelphia 2, Pittsburgh 3
  • Game 6: Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, April 29, 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Game 7: Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, May 2 (if necessary)

Western Conference

Los Angeles Kings vs. Colorado Avalanche

Avalanche lead the series 4-0.

  • Game 1: Los Angeles 1, Colorado 2
  • Game 2: Los Angeles 1, Colorado 2 (OT)
  • Game 3: Colorado 4, Los Angeles 2
  • Game 4: Colorado 5, Los Angeles 1

Minnesota Wild vs. Dallas Stars

Series is tied 2-2.

  • Game 1: Minnesota 6, Dallas 1
  • Game 2: Minnesota 2, Dallas 4
  • Game 3: Dallas 4, Minnesota 3 (2OT)
  • Game 4: Dallas 2, Minnesota 3 (OT)
  • Game 5: Minnesota at Dallas, April 28, 8:00 p.m. ET
  • Game 6: Dallas at Minnesota, April 30
  • Game 7: Minnesota at Dallas, May 2 (if necessary)

Utah Mammoth vs. Vegas Golden Knights

Series is tied 2-2.

  • Game 1: Utah 2, Vegas 4
  • Game 2: Utah 3, Vegas 1
  • Game 3: Vegas 2, Utah 4
  • Game 4: Vegas 5, Utah 4 (OT)
  • Game 5: Utah at Vegas, April 29, 10:00 p.m. ET
  • Game 6: Vegas at Utah, May 1
  • Game 7: Utah at Vegas, May 3 (if necessary)

Anaheim Ducks vs. Edmonton Oilers

Ducks lead the series 3-1.

  • Game 1: Anaheim 3, Edmonton 4
  • Game 2: Anaheim 6, Edmonton 4
  • Game 3: Edmonton 4, Anaheim 7
  • Game 4: Edmonton 3, Anaheim 4 (OT)
  • Game 5: Anaheim at Edmonton, April 28, 10:00 p.m. ET
  • Game 6: Edmonton at Anaheim, April 30 (if necessary)
  • Game 7: Anaheim at Edmonton, May 2 (if necessary)
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