2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Second Round Schedule and Updates

EASTERN CONFERENCE

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

Series tied 1-1

Game 1: Buffalo 4, Montreal 2
Game 2: Montreal 5, Buffalo 1
Game 3: Buffalo at Montreal — 7 p.m. ET, Sunday, May 10
Game 4: Buffalo at Montreal — TBA, Tuesday, May 12
Game 5: Montreal at Buffalo — TBA, Thursday, May 14
* Game 6: Buffalo at Montreal — TBA, Saturday, May 16
* Game 7: Montreal at Buffalo — TBA, Monday, May 18

* – If necessary

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

Carolina leads series 3-0

Game 1: Carolina 3, Philadelphia 0
Game 2: Carolina 3, Philadelphia 2
Game 3: Carolina 4, Philadelphia 1
Game 4: Carolina at Philadelphia — 6 p.m. ET, Saturday, May 9
* Game 5: Philadelphia at Carolina — TBA, Monday, May 11
* Game 6: Carolina at Philadelphia — TBA, Wednesday, May 13
* Game 7: Philadelphia at Carolina — TBA, Saturday, May 16

* – If necessary

WESTERN CONFERENCE

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

Colorado leads series 2-0

Game 1: Colorado 9, Minnesota 6,
Game 2: Colorado 5, Minnesota 2
Game 3: Colorado at Minnesota — 9 p.m. ET, Saturday, May 9
Game 4: Colorado at Minnesota — TBA, Monday, May 11
* Game 5: Minnesota at Colorado — TBA, Wednesday, May 13
* Game 6: Colorado at Minnesota — TBA, Friday, May 15
* Game 7: Minnesota at Colorado — TBA, Sunday, May 17

* – If necessary

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

Golden Knights lead series 2-1

Game 1: Vegas 3, Anaheim 1
Game 2: Anaheim 3, Vegas 1
Game 3: Vegas 6, Anaheim 2
Game 4: Vegas at Anaheim — 9:30 p.m. ET, Sunday, May 10
Game 5: Anaheim at Vegas — TBA, Tuesday, May 12
* Game 6: Vegas at Anaheim — TBA, Thursday, May 14
* Game 7: Anaheim at Vegas — TBA, Saturday, May 16

* – If necessary


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EASTERN CONFERENCE

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

The series is currently tied at one game apiece.

Game 1: Buffalo secured a 4-2 victory over Montreal.
Game 2: Montreal responded with a 5-1 win.
Game 3: Buffalo will play Montreal at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, May 10.
Game 4: The Buffalo vs. Montreal game on Tuesday, May 12, has a TBD start time.
Game 5: Montreal faces Buffalo on Thursday, May 14, with the game time to be announced.
* Game 6: If necessary, Buffalo will host Montreal on Saturday, May 16.
* Game 7: If necessary, Montreal will play Buffalo on Monday, May 18.

* – Indicates a game that may be played if the series outcome is not yet decided.

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

The Carolina Hurricanes hold a commanding 3-0 series lead.

Game 1: Carolina defeated Philadelphia with a shutout score of 3-0.
Game 2: Carolina edged out Philadelphia 3-2.
Game 3: Carolina took Game 3 with a 4-1 victory.
Game 4: Philadelphia will host Carolina at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 9.
* Game 5: If necessary, Philadelphia will host Carolina on Monday, May 11.
* Game 6: If necessary, Carolina will play Philadelphia on Wednesday, May 13.
* Game 7: If necessary, Philadelphia will play Carolina on Saturday, May 16.

* – Indicates a game that may be played if the series outcome is not yet decided.

WESTERN CONFERENCE

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

The Colorado Avalanche lead the series 2-0.

Game 1: Colorado won a high-scoring Game 1 with a score of 9-6.
Game 2: Colorado extended their lead with a 5-2 win.
Game 3: Colorado will play Minnesota at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 9.
Game 4: The Colorado vs. Minnesota game on Monday, May 11, has a TBD start time.
* Game 5: If necessary, Minnesota will face Colorado on Wednesday, May 13.
* Game 6: If necessary, Colorado will play Minnesota on Friday, May 15.
* Game 7: If necessary, Minnesota will play Colorado on Sunday, May 17.

* – Indicates a game that may be played if the series outcome is not yet decided.

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

The Vegas Golden Knights are leading the series 2-1.

Game 1: Vegas secured a 3-1 victory.
Game 2: Anaheim bounced back with a 3-1 win.
Game 3: Vegas reclaimed the lead with a decisive 6-2 victory.
Game 4: Vegas will play Anaheim at 9:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, May 10.
Game 5: Anaheim faces Vegas on Tuesday, May 12, with the game time to be announced.
* Game 6: If necessary, Vegas will play Anaheim on Thursday, May 14.
* Game 7: If necessary, Anaheim will play Vegas on Saturday, May 16.

* – Indicates a game that may be played if the series outcome is not yet decided.

Caleb Ramsey
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Caleb Ramsey, originally from small-town Exeter, has made a name for himself with his hockey coverage across Britain. Over 6 years, he's built his reputation through exclusive NHL player interviews and vivid writing style.

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