2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: First Round Matchups and Results

Here’s a detailed look at the first-round matchups and game results for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs across both conferences.

EASTERN CONFERENCE

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

The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Boston Bruins in six games.

• Game 1: Boston 3 at Buffalo 4
• Game 2: Boston 4 at Buffalo 2
• Game 3: Buffalo 3 at Boston 1
• Game 4: Buffalo 6 at Boston 1
• Game 5: Boston 2 at Buffalo 1
• Game 6: Buffalo 4 at Boston 1

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

The Montreal Canadiens advanced to the next round after a thrilling seven-game series victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning.

• Game 1: Montreal 4 at Tampa Bay 3 (OT)
• Game 2: Montreal 2 at Tampa Bay 3
• Game 3: Tampa Bay 2 at Montreal 3
• Game 4: Tampa Bay 3 at Montreal 1
• Game 5: Montreal 3 at Tampa Bay 2
• Game 6: Tampa Bay 1 at Montreal 0 (OT)
• Game 7: Montreal 2 at Tampa Bay 1

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

The Carolina Hurricanes swept the Ottawa Senators in four games.

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

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

The Philadelphia Flyers emerged victorious in a hard-fought series against the Pittsburgh Penguins, winning in six games.

• Game 1: Philadelphia 3 at Pittsburgh 2
• Game 2: Philadelphia 3 at Pittsburgh 0
• Game 3: Pittsburgh 2 at Philadelphia 5
• Game 4: Pittsburgh 4 at Philadelphia 2
• Game 5: Philadelphia 2 at Pittsburgh 3
• Game 6: Pittsburgh 0 at Philadelphia 1 (OT)

WESTERN CONFERENCE

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

The Colorado Avalanche dominated the Los Angeles Kings, sweeping them in four games.

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

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

The Minnesota Wild advanced by defeating the Dallas Stars in six games.

• Game 1: Minnesota 6 at Dallas 1
• Game 2: Minnesota 2 at Dallas 4
• Game 3: Dallas 4 at Minnesota 3 (2OT)
• Game 4: Dallas 2 at Minnesota 3 (OT)
• Game 5: Minnesota 4 at Dallas 2
• Game 6: Dallas 2 at Minnesota 5

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

The Vegas Golden Knights secured their series win against the Utah Mammoth in six games.

• Game 1: Utah 2 at Vegas 4
• Game 2: Utah 3 at Vegas 1
• Game 3: Vegas 2 at Utah 4
• Game 4: Vegas 5 at Utah 4 (OT)
• Game 5: Utah 4 at Vegas 5 (2OT)
• Game 6: Vegas 5 at Utah 1

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

The Anaheim Ducks were victorious in their series against the Edmonton Oilers, winning in five games.

• Game 1: Anaheim 3 at Edmonton 4
• Game 2: Anaheim 6 at Edmonton 4
• Game 3: Edmonton 4 at Anaheim 7
• Game 4: Edmonton 3 at Anaheim 4 (OT)
• Game 5: Anaheim 1 at Edmonton 4