NHL Playoffs Tracker: Series Results, Top Scorers, May 4 Schedule
The force guided the Montreal Canadiens during Sunday's NHL playoff action.
Despite recording just nine shots on net, they scored one goal that bounced off Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman J.J. Moser and another that happened when Alex Newhook batted the puck out of mid-air and off Andrei Vasilevskiy's back.
The Canadiens were the last team to advance to the second round, which continued Sunday as well when the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild took part in a scoring festival.
NHL Playoffs 2026 Second-Round Schedule: Dates, Times, Where To Watch
The NHL announced the dates for every second-round series of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Here's when and how to watch them.
Round 2: Carolina Hurricanes (M1) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (M3)
Carolina leads 1-0
Game 1: Philadelphia 0, Carolina 3
Game 2 odds on BetMGM: Philadelphia (3.20/+220), Carolina (1.36/-278)
- Logan Stankoven Once Again Sets The Tone For The Hurricanes As They Coast Past Flyers In Game 1
- David Vs. Goliath: Flyers May Need Jiricek To Defeat Mighty Hurricanes
- 10 Takeaways: Hurricanes Stay Hot, Win Game 1
Round 2: Buffalo Sabres (A1) vs. Montreal Canadiens (A3)
Game 1 odds on BetMGM: Montreal (2.10/+110), Buffalo (1.75/-133)
- Canadiens Win The Series With Close 2-1 Steal In Game 7
- Sabres Star Is Showing Why Buffalo Absolutely Can't Lose Him
- NHL Playoffs Live Blog: Canadiens Defeat Lightning
Round 2: Colorado Avalanche (C1) vs. Minnesota Wild (C3)
Colorado leads 1-0
Game 1: Minnesota 6, Colorado 9
Game 2 odds on BetMGM: Minnesota (2.65/+165), Colorado (1.50/-200)
- Avalanche Outlast Wild In 15-Goal Thriller To Take Game 1
- Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek Out Game 1 And Game 2 With Lower-Body Injury
- Wild's Wallstedt, Gustavsson Or Avalanche's Wedgewood, Blackwood; Who Has The Upper Hand In Net?
Round 2: Vegas Golden Knights (P1) vs. Anaheim Ducks (P3)
Game 1 odds on BetMGM: Anaheim (2.40/+140), Vegas (1.59/-169)
- Vegas, Salt Lake City, And Anaheim: The Success of Non-Traditional Western Hockey Markets
- Five Anaheim Ducks Storylines Ahead Of Their Second Round Series Vs. The Vegas Golden Knights
- A Quick Glance: Golden Knights Take Pacific Division Rivalry With Anaheim Ducks To New Level
Round 1: Tampa Bay Lightning (A2) vs. Montreal Canadiens (A3)
Montreal wins 4-3
Game 1: Montreal 4, Tampa Bay 3 (OT)
Game 2: Montreal 2, Tampa Bay 3 (OT)
Game 3: Tampa Bay 2, Montreal 3 (OT)
Game 4: Tampa Bay 3, Montreal 2
Game 5: Montreal 3, Tampa Bay 2
Game 6: Tampa Bay 1, Montreal 0 (OT)
Game 7: Montreal 2, Tampa Bay 1
Logan Stankoven Once Again Sets The Tone For The Hurricanes As They Coast Past Flyers In Game 1
The Carolina Hurricanes got off to a blazing start against the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 1, once again thanks to the heroics of Logan Stankoven.
Leading Scorers
1. Quinn Hughes, Minnesota Wild: 11 points, 7 games
T-2. Leon Draisaitl, Edmonton Oilers: 10 points, 6 games
T-2. Matt Boldy, Minnesota Wild: 10 points, 7 games
T-2. Kirill Kaprizov, Minnesota Wild: 10 points, 7 games
T-5. Matt Duchene, Dallas Stars: 9 points, 6 games
T-5. Jackson LaCombe, Anaheim Ducks: 9 points, 6 games
T-5. Jack Eichel, Vegas Golden Knights: 9 points, 6 games
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This story was originally published May 4, 2026 at 5:57 AM.