The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs are deep into the second round, and there’s already been one sweep.
Latest playoff headlines
- The Carolina Hurricanes swept the Philadelphia Flyers 4-0 and became the first team to reach the Eastern Conference Final.
The Montreal Canadiens lead the Buffalo Sabres series 2-1 after a dominant 6-2 Game 3 win.
The Anaheim Ducks tied their series 2-2 against the Vegas Golden Knights with a 4-3 win in Game 4.
The Colorado Avalanche currently lead the Minnesota Wild series 2-1.
Current second-round series
| Series | Status |
|---|---|
| Hurricanes vs Flyers | Carolina won 4-0 |
| Canadiens vs Sabres | Montreal leads 2-1 |
| Avalanche vs Wild | Colorado leads 2-1 |
| Golden Knights vs Ducks | Series tied 2-2 |
Big surprise stories this postseason include the Canadiens’ playoff run, Anaheim ending Vegas’ momentum, and Carolina staying undefeated through two rounds.