NHL PLAYOFF UPDATE – May 1, 2026

The first round is heating up with elimination games and tight series across the board 👀

📊 Latest Results

• The Anaheim Ducks eliminated the Edmonton Oilers with a 5–2 Game 6 win, taking the series 4–2 and moving on to Round 2.
• Buffalo Sabres lead the Boston Bruins series 3–2
• Montreal Canadiens lead the Tampa Bay Lightning series 3–2
• Vegas Golden Knights vs Utah Mammoth is tied 2–2

🔥 Tonight’s Key Games (Game 6s)

• Lightning @ Canadiens
• Sabres @ Bruins
• Golden Knights @ Mammoth

All three matchups could decide who advances… or force a Game 7 😬

💬 Storylines

• Montreal is one win away from knocking out Tampa
• Buffalo has Boston on the brink
• Vegas/Utah remains a toss-up heading into a huge Game 6

Playoff hockey at its best — every shift matters now