The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs are heating up as the second round gets underway. Here’s a look at the matchups and current standings for both conferences.
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EASTERN CONFERENCE
Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres
The series between the Montreal Canadiens (A3) and the Buffalo Sabres (A1) is tightly contested. The Canadiens currently hold 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 vs. Carolina Hurricanes
The Carolina Hurricanes (M1) have advanced, sweeping the Philadelphia Flyers (M3) in four games.
- 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
Minnesota Wild vs. Colorado Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche (C1) have secured their spot in the next round, defeating the Minnesota Wild (C3) four games to one.
- 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 vs. Vegas Golden Knights
The Vegas Golden Knights (P1) have emerged victorious in their series against the Anaheim Ducks (P3), winning four games to two.
- 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