The second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs is underway, featuring intense matchups across both conferences. Here’s a look at the current series and upcoming game details.
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Montreal Canadiens (A3) vs. Buffalo Sabres (A1)
The series between the Canadiens and the Sabres is currently tied 1-1.
- Game 1: Buffalo defeated Montreal 4-2.
- Game 2: Montreal defeated Buffalo 5-1.
- 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 (If necessary)
- Game 7: Montreal at Buffalo — TBA, Monday, May 18 (If necessary)
Philadelphia Flyers (M3) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (M1)
The Hurricanes hold a commanding 3-0 lead over the Flyers.
- Game 1: Carolina defeated Philadelphia 3-0.
- Game 2: Carolina defeated Philadelphia 3-2.
- Game 3: Carolina defeated Philadelphia 4-1.
- Game 4: Carolina at Philadelphia — 6 p.m. ET, Saturday, May 9
- Game 5: Philadelphia at Carolina — TBA, Monday, May 11 (If necessary)
- Game 6: Carolina at Philadelphia — TBA, Wednesday, May 13 (If necessary)
- Game 7: Philadelphia at Carolina — TBA, Saturday, May 16 (If necessary)
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Minnesota Wild (C3) vs. Colorado Avalanche (C1)
The Avalanche have taken a 2-0 series lead against the Wild.
- Game 1: Colorado defeated Minnesota 9-6.
- Game 2: Colorado defeated Minnesota 5-2.
- 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 (If necessary)
- Game 6: Colorado at Minnesota — TBA, Friday, May 15 (If necessary)
- Game 7: Minnesota at Colorado — TBA, Sunday, May 17 (If necessary)
Anaheim Ducks (P3) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (P1)
The Golden Knights are leading their series against the Ducks 2-1.
- Game 1: Vegas defeated Anaheim 3-1.
- Game 2: Anaheim defeated Vegas 3-1.
- Game 3: Vegas defeated Anaheim 6-2.
- 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 (If necessary)
- Game 7: Anaheim at Vegas — TBA, Saturday, May 16 (If necessary)
