2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round: Schedule and Results

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Boston Bruins vs. Buffalo Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres currently lead the series 3-2 against the Boston 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, 7:30 p.m. ET, May 1
  • *Game 7: Boston vs. Buffalo, May 3 (if necessary)

Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

The Montreal Canadiens are ahead in the series 3-2 against the Tampa Bay 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, 7:00 p.m. ET, May 1
  • *Game 7: Montreal vs. Tampa Bay, May 3 (if necessary)

Ottawa Senators vs. Carolina Hurricanes

The Carolina Hurricanes have won the series 4-0 against the Ottawa 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 Philadelphia Flyers have won the series 4-2 against the Pittsburgh 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 Colorado Avalanche have secured a 4-0 series victory over the Los Angeles Kings.

  • 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 Minnesota Wild are leading the series 3-2 against the Dallas 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, 7:30 p.m. ET, April 30
  • *Game 7: Minnesota vs. Dallas, May 2 (if necessary)

Utah Mammoth vs. Vegas Golden Knights

The Vegas Golden Knights are up 3-2 in the series against the Utah 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, 10:00 p.m. ET, May 1
  • *Game 7: Utah vs. Vegas, May 3 (if necessary)

Anaheim Ducks vs. Edmonton Oilers

The Anaheim Ducks hold a 3-1 lead in the series against the Edmonton 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, 10:00 p.m. ET, April 30
  • *Game 7: Anaheim vs. Edmonton, May 2 (if necessary)
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