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NHL playoff update (as of May 6, 2026):

Here’s the latest 2026 NHL playoff update (as of May 6, 2026):

 Current Round: Second Round (Conference Semifinals)

Eastern Conference

  • Carolina Hurricanes vs Philadelphia Flyers
     Hurricanes lead 1–0 (won Game 1: 3–0)

Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens
 Series just set after Montreal won Game 7 vs Tampa Bay

Western Conference

  • Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild
     Avalanche lead 2–0
    (Game 1: 9–6, Game 2: 5–2)
  • Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks
     Golden Knights lead 1–0

 Key First-Round Results

  • Hurricanes swept Ottawa Senators (4–0)

Flyers eliminated Pittsburgh Penguins (4–2)

Avalanche swept Los Angeles Kings (4–0)

Wild beat Dallas Stars (4–2)

Sabres beat Boston Bruins (4–2)

Golden Knights beat Utah Mammoth (4–2)

🔥 Notable storylines

  • The Sabres won a playoff series for the first time in 19 years
  • The Hurricanes have been dominant and haven’t trailed much so far
  • The Avalanche (top regular-season team) look like serious Cup favorites
  • The defending champs (Florida Panthers) didn’t even make the playoffs