2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: First Round Matchups and Results

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Boston Bruins vs. Buffalo Sabres

The Sabres are currently leading the series 3-2 against the Bruins.

  • Game 1: Buffalo defeated Boston 4-3.
  • Game 2: Boston defeated Buffalo 4-2.
  • Game 3: Buffalo defeated Boston 3-1.
  • Game 4: Buffalo defeated Boston 6-1.
  • Game 5: Boston defeated Buffalo 2-1.
  • Game 6: Buffalo vs. Boston, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET on May 1.
  • Game 7: Boston vs. Buffalo, if necessary, on May 3.

Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

The Canadiens hold a 3-2 series lead over the Lightning.

  • Game 1: Montreal defeated Tampa Bay 4-3 in overtime.
  • Game 2: Tampa Bay defeated Montreal 3-2.
  • Game 3: Montreal defeated Tampa Bay 3-2.
  • Game 4: Tampa Bay defeated Montreal 3-1.
  • Game 5: Montreal defeated Tampa Bay 3-2.
  • Game 6: Tampa Bay vs. Montreal, scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET on May 1.
  • Game 7: Montreal vs. Tampa Bay, if necessary, on May 3.

Ottawa Senators vs. Carolina Hurricanes

The Hurricanes have won the series 4-0 against the Senators.

  • Game 1: Carolina defeated Ottawa 2-0.
  • Game 2: Carolina defeated Ottawa 3-2 in double overtime.
  • Game 3: Carolina defeated Ottawa 2-1.
  • Game 4: Carolina defeated Ottawa 4-0.

Philadelphia Flyers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

The Flyers have secured a 4-2 series victory over the Penguins.

  • Game 1: Philadelphia defeated Pittsburgh 3-2.
  • Game 2: Philadelphia defeated Pittsburgh 3-0.
  • Game 3: Philadelphia defeated Pittsburgh 5-2.
  • Game 4: Pittsburgh defeated Philadelphia 4-2.
  • Game 5: Pittsburgh defeated Philadelphia 3-2.
  • Game 6: Philadelphia defeated Pittsburgh 1-0 in overtime.

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Los Angeles Kings vs. Colorado Avalanche

The Avalanche have swept the Kings, leading the series 4-0.

  • Game 1: Colorado defeated Los Angeles 2-1.
  • Game 2: Colorado defeated Los Angeles 2-1 in overtime.
  • Game 3: Colorado defeated Los Angeles 4-2.
  • Game 4: Colorado defeated Los Angeles 5-1.

Minnesota Wild vs. Dallas Stars

The Wild are ahead in the series 3-2 against the Stars.

  • Game 1: Minnesota defeated Dallas 6-1.
  • Game 2: Dallas defeated Minnesota 4-2.
  • Game 3: Dallas defeated Minnesota 4-3 in double overtime.
  • Game 4: Minnesota defeated Dallas 3-2 in overtime.
  • Game 5: Minnesota defeated Dallas 4-2.
  • Game 6: Dallas vs. Minnesota, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET on April 30.
  • Game 7: Minnesota vs. Dallas, if necessary, on May 2.

Utah Mammoth vs. Vegas Golden Knights

The Golden Knights hold a 3-2 series advantage over the Mammoth.

  • Game 1: Vegas defeated Utah 4-2.
  • Game 2: Utah defeated Vegas 3-1.
  • Game 3: Utah defeated Vegas 4-2.
  • Game 4: Vegas defeated Utah 5-4 in overtime.
  • Game 5: Vegas defeated Utah 5-4 in double overtime.
  • Game 6: Vegas vs. Utah, scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET on May 1.
  • Game 7: Utah vs. Vegas, if necessary, on May 3.

Anaheim Ducks vs. Edmonton Oilers

The Ducks are leading the series 3-1 against the Oilers.

  • Game 1: Edmonton defeated Anaheim 4-3.
  • Game 2: Anaheim defeated Edmonton 6-4.
  • Game 3: Anaheim defeated Edmonton 7-4.
  • Game 4: Anaheim defeated Edmonton 4-3 in overtime.
  • Game 5: Edmonton defeated Anaheim 4-1.
  • Game 6: Edmonton vs. Anaheim, scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET on April 30.
  • Game 7: Anaheim vs. Edmonton, if necessary, on May 2.
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