2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Conference Final Schedule

Eastern Conference Final

The Eastern Conference Final will feature either the Buffalo Sabres or Montreal Canadiens facing off against the Carolina Hurricanes. The specific schedule will be determined by the outcome of the previous round.

Scenario 1: Series Decided in 6 Games

Matchup: Buffalo or Montreal vs. Carolina

  • Game 1: Buffalo/Montreal at Carolina – To Be Determined, Tuesday, May 19
  • Game 2: Buffalo/Montreal at Carolina – To Be Determined, Thursday, May 21
  • Game 3: Carolina at Buffalo/Montreal – To Be Determined, Saturday, May 23
  • Game 4: Carolina at Buffalo/Montreal – To Be Determined, Monday, May 25
  • Game 5: Buffalo/Montreal at Carolina – To Be Determined, Wednesday, May 27 (If Necessary)
  • Game 6: Carolina at Buffalo/Montreal – To Be Determined, Friday, May 29 (If Necessary)
  • Game 7: Buffalo/Montreal at Carolina – To Be Determined, Sunday, May 31 (If Necessary)

Scenario 2: Series Decided in 7 Games

Matchup: Buffalo or Montreal vs. Carolina

  • Game 1: Buffalo/Montreal at Carolina – To Be Determined, Thursday, May 21
  • Game 2: Buffalo/Montreal at Carolina – To Be Determined, Saturday, May 23
  • Game 3: Carolina at Buffalo/Montreal – To Be Determined, Monday, May 25
  • Game 4: Carolina at Buffalo/Montreal – To Be Determined, Wednesday, May 27
  • Game 5: Buffalo/Montreal at Carolina – To Be Determined, Friday, May 29 (If Necessary)
  • Game 6: Carolina at Buffalo/Montreal – To Be Determined, Sunday, May 31 (If Necessary)
  • Game 7: Buffalo/Montreal at Carolina – To Be Determined, Tuesday, June 2 (If Necessary)

Western Conference Final

The Western Conference Final will pit the Vegas Golden Knights against the Colorado Avalanche.

Matchup: Vegas vs. Colorado

  • Game 1: Vegas at Colorado – 8:00 p.m. ET, Wednesday, May 20
  • Game 2: Vegas at Colorado – 8:00 p.m. ET, Friday, May 22
  • Game 3: Colorado at Vegas – 8:00 p.m. ET, Sunday, May 24
  • Game 4: Colorado at Vegas – To Be Determined, Tuesday, May 26
  • Game 5: Vegas at Colorado – 8:00 p.m. ET, Thursday, May 28 (If Necessary)
  • Game 6: Colorado at Vegas – 8:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, May 30 (If Necessary)
  • Game 7: Vegas at Colorado – 8:00 p.m. ET, Monday, June 1 (If Necessary)

TBD – To Be Determined

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