The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs are down to the Conference Finals.
Eastern Conference Final
- Carolina Hurricanes vs winner of Buffalo Sabres / Montreal Canadiens
- Series begins May 21 in Carolina.
Western Conference Final
- Colorado Avalanche vs Vegas Golden Knights
- Game 1: Wednesday, May 20 at 8 p.m. ET in Colorado.
Latest playoff developments
- Vegas eliminated the Anaheim Ducks in Game 6 with a 5-1 win to advance to the West Final.
Carolina has already clinched its spot in the Eastern Conference Final and is waiting for the Sabres-Canadiens Game 7 winner.
Upcoming Conference Final Schedule
- May 20: Vegas at Colorado
- May 21: Buffalo/Montreal at Carolina
- May 22: Vegas at Colorado
- May 23: Buffalo/Montreal at Carolina