2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Second Round Matchups and Outcomes

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EASTERN CONFERENCE

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

The series between the Montreal Canadiens and the Buffalo Sabres is currently tied 3-3, heading to a decisive Game 7.

Game 1: Buffalo defeated Montreal 4-2.
Game 2: Montreal bounced back with a 5-1 victory.
Game 3: Montreal took the series lead with a 6-2 win.
Game 4: Buffalo tied the series at 2-2, winning 3-2.
Game 5: Montreal regained the lead, winning 6-3.
Game 6: Buffalo forced a Game 7 with a dominant 8-3 win.
Game 7: Montreal will face Buffalo in Buffalo at 7:30 pm ET on Monday, May 18.

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

The Carolina Hurricanes have advanced, sweeping the Philadelphia Flyers 4-0 in their series.

Game 1: Carolina shut out Philadelphia 3-0.
Game 2: Carolina edged out Philadelphia 3-2.
Game 3: The Hurricanes defeated the Flyers 4-1.
Game 4: Carolina secured the sweep with a 3-2 overtime victory.

WESTERN CONFERENCE

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

The Colorado Avalanche have moved on, defeating the Minnesota Wild 4-1 in their second-round series.

Game 1: Colorado won a high-scoring affair against Minnesota, 9-6.
Game 2: The Avalanche took a 2-0 series lead with a 5-2 win.
Game 3: Minnesota avoided the sweep, winning 5-1.
Game 4: Colorado clinched the series with a 5-2 victory.
Game 5: Minnesota pushed Colorado in overtime but ultimately lost 4-3.

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

The Vegas Golden Knights have advanced to the next round, defeating the Anaheim Ducks 4-2.

Game 1: Vegas opened the series with a 3-1 win.
Game 2: Anaheim evened the series with a 3-1 victory.
Game 3: The Golden Knights took a 2-1 series lead with a 6-2 win.
Game 4: The Ducks tied the series at 2-2 with a 4-3 victory.
Game 5: Vegas reclaimed the lead with a 3-2 overtime win.
Game 6: The Golden Knights clinched the series 5-1.

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