Current playoff picture
Eastern Conference
- Carolina Hurricanes advanced to the Eastern Conference Final after sweeping the Philadelphia Flyers 4-0.
- Montreal Canadiens lead the Buffalo Sabres series 3-2 after a 6-3 win in Game 5 on Thursday night. Game 6 is Saturday in Montreal.
Western Conference
- Colorado Avalanche eliminated the Minnesota Wild 4-1.
Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Anaheim Ducks 4-2 after a 5-1 Game 6 victory.
Upcoming games
Saturday, May 16
- Buffalo at Montreal — Game 6 — 8:00 PM ET
Western Conference Final
- Colorado vs Vegas begins May 20 in Denver.
Biggest storylines right now
- Montreal is one win away from the Eastern Conference Final.
- Carolina remains undefeated in the playoffs at 8-0.
Vegas enters the conference final with strong momentum after back-to-back series wins.
The defending champion Florida Panthers missed the playoffs entirely this season.