NHL Playoffs Tracker: Series Results, Odds, Top Scorers, May 21 Schedule
The Vegas Golden Knights were victorious in the first game of the Western Conference final.
Wednesday's performance against the Colorado Avalanche gives Vegas a win on the road it needed to have a chance to win the series.
Both teams play again on Friday. But first, it's time to get ready for the Eastern Conference final.
The 8-0 Carolina Hurricanes and 8-6 Montreal Canadiens get their third-round series started on Thursday in Raleigh.
NHL Playoffs 2026 Conference Finals Schedule: Dates, Times, Where To Watch
The NHL released the schedule for the conference finals. Here's when and where to watch the games.
Eastern Conference Final: Carolina Hurricanes (M1) vs. Montreal Canadiens (A3)
Game 1 odds on BetMGM: Montreal (2.65/+165), Carolina (1.50/-200)
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Western Conference Final: Colorado Avalanche (C1) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (P1)
Vegas leads 1-0
Game 1: Vegas 4, Colorado 2
Game 2 odds on BetMGM: Vegas (2.55/+55), Colorado (1.53/-190)
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Who Will Score The Most Points, Goals In NHL Conference Finals?
Will Mitch Marner keep his hot streak going, or will Nathan MacKinnon take the spotlight in the Western Conference final? Who could be the top scorers in the East final? Gary Pearson looks closer for BetMGM.
Leading Scorers
1. Mitch Marner, Vegas Golden Knights: 19 points, 13 games
2. Jack Eichel, Vegas Golden Knights: 16 points, 13 games
T-3. Kirill Kaprizov, Minnesota Wild: 15 points, 11 games
T-3. Quinn Hughes, Minnesota Wild: 15 points, 11 games
T-3. Tage Thompson, Buffalo Sabres: 15 points, 13 games
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This story was originally published May 21, 2026 at 6:42 AM.