The quest for the coveted Stanley Cup is in full swing as the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs heat up with thrilling moments and heart-stopping conclusions, marking the commencement of the second round. Eight teams remain, each vying for one of the four coveted spots in the conference finals. Who will edge closer to hoisting the Cup?
In the Western Conference, the Avalanche swiftly dispatched the Kings in the first round, but now face a tougher test against the Minnesota Wild in the second round. This marks the Wild’s first playoff series victory since 2015, and it sets the stage for a showdown featuring two of the world’s premier defensemen, Cale Makar and Quinn Hughes, sharing the ice.
The Vegas Golden Knights are set to clash with the Anaheim Ducks in the Pacific bracket, offering a battle between a seasoned, defense-focused squad and a youthful team known for its high-scoring prowess.
In the East, the Hurricanes, who hold the top seed, also swept past the Senators in their first-round matchup. They’re now up against the Flyers, fresh off a thrilling upset over their archrivals, the Penguins. The Flyers are riding high on a remarkable streak that began with their playoff surge. While Carolina is the favorite, Philadelphia has shown they’re capable of shaking up any opponent’s plans.
After a dramatic Game 7 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Montreal Canadiens are set to face the Buffalo Sabres in the next round. Both teams are on an upward trajectory, but only one will advance to the Eastern Conference Final.
Stay updated with the complete schedule for the first and second rounds, along with results and broadcast details, right here at CBS Sports.
All times Eastern.
Round 2
(1) Carolina Hurricanes vs. (3) Philadelphia Flyers
Game 1: Hurricanes 3, Flyers 0 | Recap
Game 2: Hurricanes 3, Flyers 2 (OT) | Recap
Game 3: Thursday May 7 | at PHI | 8 p.m. | TNT
Game 4: Saturday, May 9 | at PHI | 6 p.m | TNT
*Game 5: Monday, May 11 | at CAR | TBD | ESPN
*Game 6: Wednesday, May 13 | at PHI | TBD | TNT
*Game 7: Saturday, May 16 | at CAR | TBD | TNT
(1) Buffalo Sabres vs. (3) Montreal Canadiens
Game 1: Wednesday, May 6 | at BUF | 7 p.m. | TNT
Game 2: Friday, May 8 | at BUF | 7 p.m. | TNT
Game 3: Sunday, May 10 | at MTL | 7 p.m. | ESPN
Game 4: Tuesday, May 12 | at MTL | TBD | ESPN
*Game 5: Thursday, May 14 | at BUF | TBD | TNT
*Game 6: Saturday, May 16 | at MTL | TBD | ABC or ESPN
*Game 7: Monday, May 18 | at BUF | TBD | ESPN
(1) Colorado Avalanche (3) Minnesota Wild
Game 1: Avalanche 9, Wild 6 | Recap
Game 2: Tuesday, May 5 | at COL | 8 p.m. | ESPN
Game 3: Saturday May 9 | at MIN | 9 p.m. | TNT
Game 4: Monday, May 11 | at MIN | TBD | ESPN
*Game 5: Wednesday, May 12 | at COL | TBD | TNT
*Game 6: Friday, May 15 | at MIN | TBD | ESPN
*Game 7: Sunday, May 17 | at COL | TBD | TNT
(1) Vegas Golden Knights (3) Anaheim Ducks
Game 1: Monday, May 4 | at VGK | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN
Game 2: Wednesday, May 6 | at VGK | 9:30 p.m. | TNT
Game 3: Friday, May 8 | at ANA | 9:30 p.m. | TNT
Game 4: Sunday, May 10 | at ANA | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN
*Game 5: Tuesday, May 12 | at VGK | TBD | ESPN
*Game 6: Tuesday, May 14 | at ANA | TBD | TNT
*Game 7: Saturday, May 16 | at VGK | TBD | ABC or ESPN
Round 1
(1) Carolina Hurricanes vs. (WC2) Ottawa Senators
Game 1: Hurricanes 2, Senators 0 | Recap
Game 2: Hurricanes 3, Senators 2 (2OT) | Recap
Game 3: Hurricanes 2, Senators 1 | Recap
Game 4: Hurricanes 4, Senators 2 | Recap
(2) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (3) Philadelphia Flyers
Game 1: Flyers 3, Penguins 2 | Recap
Game 2: Flyers 3, Penguins 0 | Recap
Game 3: Flyers 5, Penguins 2 | Recap
Game 4: Penguins 4, Flyers 2 | Recap
Game 5: Penguins 3, Flyers 2 | Recap
Game 6: Flyers 1, Penguins 0 (OT) | Recap
(1) Buffalo Sabres vs. (WC1) Boston Bruins
Game 1: Sabres 4, Bruins 3 | Recap
Game 2: Bruins 4, Sabres 2 | Recap
Game 3: Sabres 3, Bruins 1 | Recap
Game 4: Sabres 6, Bruins 1 | Recap
Game 5: Bruins 2, Sabres 1 (OT) | Recap
Game 6: Sabres 4, Bruins 1 | Recap
(2) Tampa Bay Lightning vs. (3) Montreal Canadiens
Game 1: Canadiens 4, Lightning 3 (OT) | Recap
Game 2: Lightning 3, Canadiens 2 (OT) | Recap
Game 3: Canadiens 3, Lightning 2 (OT) | Recap
Game 4: Lightning 3, Canadiens 2 | Recap
Game 5: Canadiens 3, Lightning 2 | Recap
Game 6: Lightning 1, Canadiens 0 (OT) | Recap
Game 7: Canadiens 2, Lightning 1 | Recap
(1) Colorado Avalanche vs. (WC2) Los Angeles Kings
Game 1: Avalanche 2, Kings 1 | Recap
Game 2: Avalanche 2, Kings 1 (OT) | Recap
Game 3: Avalanche 4, Kings 2 | Recap
Game 4: Avalanche 5, Kings 1 | Recap
(2) Dallas Stars vs. (3) Minnesota Wild
Game 1: Wild 6, Stars 1 | Recap
Game 2: Stars 4, Wild 2 | Recap
Game 3: Stars 4, Wild 3 (2OT) | Recap
Game 4: Wild 3, Stars 2 (OT) | Recap
Game 5: Wild 4, Stars 2 | Recap
Game 6: Wild 5, Stars 2 | Recap
(1) Vegas Golden Knights vs. (WC1) Utah Mammoth
Game 1: Golden Knights 4, Mammoth 2 | Recap
Game 2: Mammoth 3, Golden Knights 2 | Recap
Game 3: Mammoth 4, Golden Knights 2 | Recap
Game 4: Golden Knights 5, Mammoth 4 (OT) | Recap
Game 5: Golden Knights 5, Mammoth 4 (2OT) | Recap
Game 6: Golden Knights 5, Mammoth 1 | Recap
(2) Edmonton Oilers vs. (3) Anaheim Ducks
Game 1: Oilers 4, Ducks 3 | Recap
Game 2: Ducks 6, Oilers 4 | Recap
Game 3: Ducks 7, Oilers 4 | Recap
Game 4: Ducks 4, Oilers 3 (OT) | Recap
Game 5: Oilers 4, Ducks 1 | Recap
Game 6: Ducks 5, Oilers 2 | Recap
*if necessary
