2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Second Round Matchups and Game Details

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Montreal Canadiens (A3) vs. Buffalo Sabres (A1)

The Canadiens are currently leading the series 2-1 against the Sabres.

  • Game 1: Buffalo defeated Montreal 4-2
  • Game 2: Montreal defeated Buffalo 5-1
  • Game 3: Montreal defeated Buffalo 6-2
  • Game 4: Buffalo at Montreal — Tuesday, May 12, 7:00 pm ET
  • Game 5: Montreal at Buffalo — Thursday, May 14, 7:00 pm ET
  • Game 6: Buffalo at Montreal — Saturday, May 16, TBA (if necessary)
  • Game 7: Montreal at Buffalo — Monday, May 18, TBA (if necessary)

Philadelphia Flyers (M3) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (M1)

The Carolina Hurricanes have won the series 4-0.

  • Game 1: Carolina 3, Philadelphia 0
  • Game 2: Carolina defeated Philadelphia 3-2
  • Game 3: Carolina defeated Philadelphia 4-1
  • Game 4: Carolina defeated Philadelphia 3-2 in overtime

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Minnesota Wild (C3) vs. Colorado Avalanche (C1)

Colorado holds a 2-1 lead in the series against Minnesota.

  • Game 1: Colorado defeated Minnesota 9-6
  • Game 2: Colorado defeated Minnesota 5-2
  • Game 3: Minnesota defeated Colorado 5-1
  • Game 4: Colorado at Minnesota — Monday, May 11, 8:00 pm ET
  • Game 5: Minnesota at Colorado — Wednesday, May 13, 8:00 pm ET
  • Game 6: Colorado at Minnesota — Friday, May 15, 8:00 pm ET (if necessary)
  • Game 7: Minnesota at Colorado — Sunday, May 17, TBA (if necessary)

Anaheim Ducks (P3) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (P1)

The series between Anaheim and Vegas is currently tied 2-2.

  • Game 1: Vegas defeated Anaheim 3-1
  • Game 2: Anaheim defeated Vegas 3-1
  • Game 3: Vegas defeated Anaheim 6-2
  • Game 4: Anaheim defeated Vegas 4-3
  • Game 5: Anaheim at Vegas — Tuesday, May 12, 9:30 pm ET
  • Game 6: Vegas at Anaheim — Thursday, May 14, 9:30 pm ET
  • Game 7: Anaheim at Vegas — Saturday, May 16, TBA (if necessary)
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