2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Conference Final Schedule

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Eastern Conference Final: Buffalo or Montreal vs. Carolina

The Eastern Conference Final will feature either the Buffalo Sabres or the Montreal Canadiens taking on the Carolina Hurricanes. The series will be decided over a maximum of seven games, with exact starting times for some games yet to be determined (TBD).

Scenario 1: Series Decided in 6 Games

  • Game 1: Buffalo/Montreal at Carolina – TBD, Tuesday, May 19
  • Game 2: Buffalo/Montreal at Carolina – TBD, Thursday, May 21
  • Game 3: Carolina at Buffalo/Montreal – TBD, Saturday, May 23
  • Game 4: Carolina at Buffalo/Montreal – TBD, Monday, May 25
  • Game 5: Buffalo/Montreal at Carolina – TBD, Wednesday, May 27
  • Game 6: Carolina at Buffalo/Montreal – TBD, Friday, May 29

Scenario 2: Series Decided in 7 Games

  • Game 1: Buffalo/Montreal at Carolina – TBD, Thursday, May 21
  • Game 2: Buffalo/Montreal at Carolina – TBD, Saturday, May 23
  • Game 3: Carolina at Buffalo/Montreal – TBD, Monday, May 25
  • Game 4: Carolina at Buffalo/Montreal – TBD, Wednesday, May 27
  • Game 5: Buffalo/Montreal at Carolina – TBD, Friday, May 29
  • Game 6: Carolina at Buffalo/Montreal – TBD, Sunday, May 31
  • Game 7: Buffalo/Montreal at Carolina – TBD, Tuesday, June 2

Western Conference Final: Vegas vs. Colorado

The Western Conference Final pits the Vegas Golden Knights against the Colorado Avalanche. All game times are set, with the series potentially concluding in six games.

  • Game 1: Vegas at Colorado – 8:00 p.m. ET, Wednesday, May 20
  • Game 2: Vegas at Colorado – 8:00 p.m. ET, Friday, May 22
  • Game 3: Colorado at Vegas – 8:00 p.m. ET, Sunday, May 24
  • Game 4: Colorado at Vegas – TBD, Tuesday, May 26
  • Game 5: Vegas at Colorado – 8:00 p.m. ET, Thursday, May 28
  • Game 6: Colorado at Vegas – 8:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, May 30
  • Game 7: Vegas at Colorado – 8:00 p.m. ET, Monday, June 1

* Indicates if necessary. TBD means “To Be Determined”.

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