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2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs (as of May 2, 2026):

Here’s the latest update on the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs (as of May 2, 2026):

🏒 Big Headlines (Latest Results)

  • The Buffalo Sabres eliminated the Boston Bruins in 6 games (4–2 series win) and move on to Round 2.

The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Utah Mammoth (4–2 series).

The Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens series is tied 3–3 → Game 7 on May 3.

✅ First Round – Series Results

Eastern Conference

  • Carolina Hurricanes def. Ottawa Senators (4–0)
  • Philadelphia Flyers def. Pittsburgh Penguins (4–2)
  • Sabres def. Bruins (4–2)
  • Lightning vs Canadiens → tied 3–3 (Game 7 pending)

Western Conference

  • Colorado Avalanche def. Los Angeles Kings (4–0)
  • Minnesota Wild def. Dallas Stars (4–2)
  • Golden Knights def. Mammoth (4–2)
  • Anaheim Ducks def. Edmonton Oilers (4–2)

🔥 Second Round Matchups (Starting Now)

  • Hurricanes vs Flyers (Game 1: May 2)
  • Sabres vs Lightning/Canadiens winner
  • Avalanche vs Wild (Game 1: May 3)
  • Golden Knights vs Ducks

📊 What’s Next

  • Round 2 just began this weekend
  • Only 8 teams remain
  • Playoffs run through June (Stanley Cup Final)