2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Second Round Matchups and Outcomes

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Montreal Canadiens (A3) vs. Buffalo Sabres (A1)

The Montreal Canadiens triumphed over the Buffalo Sabres in a thrilling seven-game series, winning 4-3.

Game 1: Buffalo defeated Montreal 4-2.
Game 2: Montreal bested Buffalo 5-1.
Game 3: Montreal secured a 6-2 victory over Buffalo.
Game 4: Buffalo edged out Montreal 3-2.
Game 5: Montreal won against Buffalo 6-3.
Game 6: Buffalo dominated Montreal with an 8-3 win.
Game 7: Montreal clinched the series win with a 3-2 overtime victory against Buffalo.

Philadelphia Flyers (M3) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (M1)

The Carolina Hurricanes swept the Philadelphia Flyers, winning the series 4-0.

Game 1: Carolina shut out Philadelphia 3-0.
Game 2: Carolina narrowly defeated Philadelphia 3-2.
Game 3: Carolina triumphed over Philadelphia 4-1.
Game 4: Carolina secured a 3-2 overtime win against Philadelphia.

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Minnesota Wild (C3) vs. Colorado Avalanche (C1)

The Colorado Avalanche advanced by defeating the Minnesota Wild in five games, with a series score of 4-1.

Game 1: Colorado outscored Minnesota 9-6.
Game 2: Colorado defeated Minnesota 5-2.
Game 3: Minnesota secured a win against Colorado 5-1.
Game 4: Colorado won against Minnesota 5-2.
Game 5: Colorado clinched the series with a 4-3 overtime victory over Minnesota.

Anaheim Ducks (P3) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (P1)

The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Anaheim Ducks 4-2 in their second-round series.

Game 1: Vegas defeated Anaheim 3-1.
Game 2: Anaheim won against Vegas 3-1.
Game 3: Vegas secured a 6-2 victory over Anaheim.
Game 4: Anaheim won against Vegas 4-3.
Game 5: Vegas edged out Anaheim 3-2 in overtime.
Game 6: Vegas defeated Anaheim 5-1 to win the series.

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Montreal Canadiens (A3) vs. Buffalo Sabres (A1)

The Montreal Canadiens emerged victorious against the Buffalo Sabres in a hard-fought series, winning 4-3.

Game 1: Buffalo defeated Montreal 4-2.
Game 2: Montreal secured a dominant 5-1 victory.
Game 3: Montreal continued their success with a 6-2 win.
Game 4: Buffalo narrowly won 3-2.
Game 5: Montreal reclaimed the lead with a 6-3 victory.
Game 6: Buffalo forced a Game 7 with an 8-3 win.
Game 7: Montreal clinched the series in overtime, 3-2.

Philadelphia Flyers (M3) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (M1)

The Carolina Hurricanes swept the Philadelphia Flyers, advancing with a 4-0 series win.

Game 1: Carolina shut out Philadelphia 3-0.
Game 2: Carolina narrowly defeated Philadelphia 3-2.
Game 3: Carolina extended their lead with a 4-1 win.
Game 4: Carolina completed the sweep with a 3-2 overtime victory.

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Minnesota Wild (C3) vs. Colorado Avalanche (C1)

The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Minnesota Wild 4-1 to advance to the next round.

Game 1: Colorado won a high-scoring affair, 9-6.
Game 2: Colorado maintained control with a 5-2 win.
Game 3: Minnesota secured a win against Colorado 5-1.
Game 4: Colorado responded with a 5-2 victory.
Game 5: Colorado clinched the series with a 4-3 overtime win.

Anaheim Ducks (P3) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (P1)

The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Anaheim Ducks 4-2 in their second-round playoff series.

Game 1: Vegas secured a 3-1 victory.
Game 2: Anaheim bounced back with a 3-1 win.
Game 3: Vegas dominated with a 6-2 victory.
Game 4: Anaheim forced a Game 5 with a 4-3 win.
Game 5: Vegas regained the lead with a 3-2 overtime victory.
Game 6: Vegas clinched the series with a 5-1 win.