The second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs is underway, featuring exciting matchups in both the Eastern and Western Conferences. Here’s a breakdown of the series, including game times and current standings.
Eastern Conference
Montreal Canadiens (A3) vs. Buffalo Sabres (A1)
The series between the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres is set to begin with the following schedule:
- Game 1: Montreal at Buffalo — 7 p.m. ET, Wednesday, May 6
- Game 2: Montreal at Buffalo — 7 p.m. ET, Friday, May 8
- 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)
The Carolina Hurricanes currently lead this series 2-0.
- Game 1: Carolina 3, Philadelphia 0
- Game 2: Philadelphia 2 at Carolina 3
- Game 3: Carolina at Philadelphia — 8 p.m. ET, Thursday, May 7
- 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)
The Colorado Avalanche hold a 2-0 lead in this series.
- Game 1: Minnesota 6 at Colorado 9
- Game 2: Minnesota 2 at Colorado 5
- 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)
The Vegas Golden Knights are leading this series 1-0.
- Game 1: Anaheim 1 at Vegas 3
- Game 2: Anaheim at Vegas — 9:30 p.m. ET, Wednesday, May 6
- Game 3: Vegas at Anaheim — 9:30 p.m. ET, Friday, May 8
- 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
