2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: First Round Schedule and Results

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Eastern Conference

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

Sabres lead the series 3-1.

  • 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 at Buffalo, April 28, 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Game 6: Buffalo at Boston, May 1 (if necessary)
  • Game 7: Boston at Buffalo, May 3 (if necessary)

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

The series is tied 2-2.

  • 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 at Tampa Bay, April 29
  • Game 6: Tampa Bay at Montreal, May 1
  • Game 7: Montreal at Tampa Bay, May 3 (if necessary)

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

Hurricanes win the series 4-0.

  • 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)

Flyers lead the series 3-1.

  • 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 at Pittsburgh, April 27, 7:00 p.m. ET
  • Game 6: Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, April 29 (if necessary)
  • Game 7: Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, May 2 (if necessary)

Western Conference

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

Avalanche lead the series 4-0.

  • 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 series is tied 2-2.

  • 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 at Dallas, April 28, 8:00 p.m. ET
  • Game 6: Dallas at Minnesota, April 30
  • Game 7: Minnesota at Dallas, May 2 (if necessary)

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

Mammoth lead the series 2-1.

  • Game 1: Utah 2 at Vegas 4
  • Game 2: Utah 3 at Vegas 1
  • Game 3: Vegas 2 at Utah 4
  • Game 4: Vegas at Utah, April 27, 9:30 p.m. ET
  • Game 5: Utah at Vegas, April 29
  • Game 6: Vegas at Utah, May 1 (if necessary)
  • Game 7: Utah at Vegas, May 3 (if necessary)

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

Ducks lead the series 3-1.

  • 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 at Edmonton, April 28, 10:00 p.m. ET
  • Game 6: Edmonton at Anaheim, April 30 (if necessary)
  • Game 7: Anaheim at Edmonton, May 2 (if necessary)
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