2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs: First Round Matchups and Results

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EASTERN CONFERENCE

Boston Bruins (WC1) vs. Buffalo Sabres (A1)

The Sabres currently lead the series 3-1.

  • Game 1: Buffalo 4, Boston 3
  • Game 2: Boston 4, Buffalo 2
  • Game 3: Buffalo 3, Boston 1
  • Game 4: Buffalo 6, Boston 1
  • Game 5: Boston at Buffalo, April 28, 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Game 6: Buffalo at Boston, May 1 (if necessary)
  • Game 7: Boston at Buffalo, May 3 (if necessary)

Montreal Canadiens (A3) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (A2)

The series is currently tied 2-2.

  • Game 1: Montreal 4, Tampa Bay 3 (OT)
  • Game 2: Tampa Bay 3, Montreal 2
  • Game 3: Montreal 3, Tampa Bay 2
  • Game 4: Tampa Bay 3, Montreal 1
  • Game 5: Montreal at Tampa Bay, April 29
  • Game 6: Tampa Bay at Montreal, May 1
  • Game 7: Montreal at Tampa Bay, May 3 (if necessary)

Ottawa Senators (WC2) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (M1)

The Hurricanes have won the series 4-0.

  • Game 1: Carolina 2, Ottawa 0
  • Game 2: Carolina 3, Ottawa 2 (2OT)
  • Game 3: Carolina 2, Ottawa 1
  • Game 4: Carolina 4, Ottawa 0

Philadelphia Flyers (M3) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (M2)

The Flyers hold a 3-1 series lead.

  • Game 1: Philadelphia 3, Pittsburgh 2
  • Game 2: Philadelphia 3, Pittsburgh 0
  • Game 3: Philadelphia 5, Pittsburgh 2
  • Game 4: Pittsburgh 4, Philadelphia 2
  • Game 5: Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, April 27, 7:00 p.m. ET
  • Game 6: Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, April 29 (if necessary)
  • Game 7: Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, May 2 (if necessary)

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Los Angeles Kings (WC2) vs. Colorado Avalanche (C1)

The Avalanche have swept the series 4-0.

  • Game 1: Colorado 2, Los Angeles 1
  • Game 2: Colorado 2, Los Angeles 1 (OT)
  • Game 3: Colorado 4, Los Angeles 2
  • Game 4: Colorado 5, Los Angeles 1

Minnesota Wild (C3) vs. Dallas Stars (C2)

The series is tied 2-2.

  • Game 1: Minnesota 6, Dallas 1
  • Game 2: Dallas 4, Minnesota 2
  • Game 3: Dallas 4, Minnesota 3 (2OT)
  • Game 4: Minnesota 3, Dallas 2 (OT)
  • Game 5: Minnesota at Dallas, April 28, 8:00 p.m. ET
  • Game 6: Dallas at Minnesota, April 30
  • Game 7: Minnesota at Dallas, May 2 (if necessary)

Utah Mammoth (WC1) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (P1)

The Mammoth are leading the series 2-1.

  • Game 1: Vegas 4, Utah 2
  • Game 2: Utah 3, Vegas 1
  • Game 3: Utah 4, Vegas 2
  • Game 4: Vegas at Utah, April 27, 9:30 p.m. ET
  • Game 5: Utah at Vegas, April 29
  • Game 6: Vegas at Utah, May 1 (if necessary)
  • Game 7: Utah at Vegas, May 3 (if necessary)

Anaheim Ducks (P3) vs. Edmonton Oilers (P2)

The Ducks hold a 3-1 series advantage.

  • Game 1: Edmonton 4, Anaheim 3
  • Game 2: Anaheim 6, Edmonton 4
  • Game 3: Anaheim 7, Edmonton 4
  • Game 4: Anaheim 4, Edmonton 3 (OT)
  • Game 5: Anaheim at Edmonton, April 28, 10:00 p.m. ET
  • Game 6: Edmonton at Anaheim, April 30 (if necessary)
  • Game 7: Anaheim at Edmonton, May 2 (if necessary)
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