EASTERN CONFERENCE
Montreal Canadiens (A3) vs. Buffalo Sabres (A1)
Series tied 2-2
Game 1: Buffalo 4, Montreal 2
Game 2: Montreal 5, Buffalo 1
Game 3: Montreal 6, Buffalo 2
Game 4: Buffalo 3, Montreal 2
Game 5: Montreal at Buffalo — 7:00 pm ET, Thursday, May 14
Game 6: Buffalo at Montreal — 8:00 pm ET, Saturday, May 16
* Game 7: Montreal at Buffalo — TBA, Monday, May 18
* – If necessary
Philadelphia Flyers (M3) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (M1)
Hurricanes win series 4-0
Game 1: Carolina 3, Philadelphia 0
Game 2: Carolina 3, Philadelphia 2
Game 3: Carolina 4, Philadelphia 1
Game 4: Carolina 3, Philadelphia 2 (OT)
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Minnesota Wild (C3) vs. Colorado Avalanche (C1)
Colorado wins series 4-1
Game 1: Colorado 9, Minnesota 6
Game 2: Colorado 5, Minnesota 2
Game 3: Minnesota 5, Colorado 1
Game 4: Colorado 5, Minnesota 2
Game 5: Colorado 4, Minnesota 3 (OT)
Anaheim Ducks (P3) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (P1)
Golden Knights lead series 3-2
Game 1: Vegas 3, Anaheim 1
Game 2: Anaheim 3, Vegas 1
Game 3: Vegas 6, Anaheim 2
Game 4: Anaheim 4, Vegas 3
Game 5: Vegas 3, Anaheim 2 (OT)
Game 6: Vegas at Anaheim — 9:30 pm ET, Thursday, May 14
* Game 7: Anaheim at Vegas — 5:00 pm ET, Saturday, May 16
* – If necessary
English Translation and Paraphrasing:
The second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs is underway, featuring intense matchups in both the Eastern and Western Conferences. Here’s a look at the current series standings and upcoming games.
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Montreal Canadiens (A3) vs. Buffalo Sabres (A1)
The series between the Montreal Canadiens and the Buffalo Sabres is currently tied at two games apiece. The teams will continue their best-of-seven series with Game 5 scheduled for Thursday, May 14th, followed by Game 6 on Saturday, May 16th. A potential Game 7 would take place on Monday, May 18th, if necessary.
Series Status: Tied 2-2
Past Results:
- Game 1: Buffalo defeated Montreal 4-2.
- Game 2: Montreal defeated Buffalo 5-1.
- Game 3: Montreal defeated Buffalo 6-2.
- Game 4: Buffalo defeated Montreal 3-2.
Upcoming Games:
- Game 5: Montreal at Buffalo — 7:00 pm ET, Thursday, May 14
- Game 6: Buffalo at Montreal — 8:00 pm ET, Saturday, May 16
- Game 7: Montreal at Buffalo — TBA, Monday, May 18 (if needed)
Philadelphia Flyers (M3) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (M1)
The Carolina Hurricanes have swept the Philadelphia Flyers, winning the series 4-0 to advance to the next round. The Hurricanes dominated the series, concluding it with a close Game 4 victory in overtime.
Series Status: Hurricanes win series 4-0
Results:
- Game 1: Carolina 3, Philadelphia 0
- Game 2: Carolina 3, Philadelphia 2
- Game 3: Carolina 4, Philadelphia 1
- Game 4: Carolina 3, Philadelphia 2 (OT)
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Minnesota Wild (C3) vs. Colorado Avalanche (C1)
The Colorado Avalanche have secured their spot in the next round by defeating the Minnesota Wild in five games. The series featured high-scoring contests, with Colorado ultimately proving too strong for Minnesota, clinching the series with an overtime win in Game 5.
Series Status: Colorado wins series 4-1
Results:
- Game 1: Colorado 9, Minnesota 6
- Game 2: Colorado 5, Minnesota 2
- Game 3: Minnesota 5, Colorado 1
- Game 4: Colorado 5, Minnesota 2
- Game 5: Colorado 4, Minnesota 3 (OT)
Anaheim Ducks (P3) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (P1)
The series between the Anaheim Ducks and the Vegas Golden Knights is heading to a decisive Game 7. Vegas holds a 3-2 series lead and will look to close out the series on home ice. Anaheim has shown resilience, forcing a Game 7 after a tough overtime loss in Game 5.
Series Status: Golden Knights lead series 3-2
Past Results:
- Game 1: Vegas defeated Anaheim 3-1.
- Game 2: Anaheim defeated Vegas 3-1.
- Game 3: Vegas defeated Anaheim 6-2.
- Game 4: Anaheim defeated Vegas 4-3.
- Game 5: Vegas defeated Anaheim 3-2 (OT).
Upcoming Games:
- Game 6: Vegas at Anaheim — 9:30 pm ET, Thursday, May 14
- Game 7: Anaheim at Vegas — 5:00 pm ET, Saturday, May 16 (if needed)
