The second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs is underway, featuring intense matchups across both conferences.
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Eastern Conference Showdowns
Montreal Canadiens (A3) vs. Buffalo Sabres (A1)
The series between the Montreal Canadiens and the Buffalo Sabres is proving to be a tight contest, with the Canadiens currently holding a 3-2 lead.
- Game 1: Buffalo 4, Montreal 2
- Game 2: Montreal 5, Buffalo 1
- Game 3: Montreal 6, Buffalo 2
- Game 4: Buffalo 3, Montreal 2
- Game 5: Montreal 6, Buffalo 3
- Game 6: Buffalo at Montreal — Saturday, May 16, 8:00 pm ET
- * Game 7: Montreal at Buffalo — Monday, May 18, 7:30 pm ET (if necessary)
Philadelphia Flyers (M3) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (M1)
The Carolina Hurricanes have swept the Philadelphia Flyers, advancing with a dominant 4-0 series victory.
- Game 1: Carolina 3, Philadelphia 0
- Game 2: Carolina 3, Philadelphia 2
- Game 3: Carolina 4, Philadelphia 1
- Game 4: Carolina 3, Philadelphia 2 (Overtime)
Western Conference Battles
Minnesota Wild (C3) vs. Colorado Avalanche (C1)
The Colorado Avalanche have emerged victorious over the Minnesota Wild, winning the series 4-1.
- Game 1: Colorado 9, Minnesota 6
- Game 2: Colorado 5, Minnesota 2
- Game 3: Minnesota 5, Colorado 1
- Game 4: Colorado 5, Minnesota 2
- Game 5: Colorado 4, Minnesota 3 (Overtime)
Anaheim Ducks (P3) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (P1)
The Vegas Golden Knights have secured their spot in the next round, defeating the Anaheim Ducks 4-2 in a hard-fought series.
- Game 1: Vegas 3, Anaheim 1
- Game 2: Anaheim 3, Vegas 1
- Game 3: Vegas 6, Anaheim 2
- Game 4: Anaheim 4, Vegas 3
- Game 5: Vegas 3, Anaheim 2 (Overtime)
- Game 6: Vegas 5, Anaheim 1