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latest update on Playoffs (as of May 3, 2026):

Current Round Status

  • Round 1 is just wrapping up
  • Round 2 (Conference Semifinals) is starting

 Key Results (Recent)

  • 🟢 Buffalo Sabres eliminated the Boston Bruins (4–2 series) and move on

🟢 Vegas Golden Knights beat the Utah Mammoth (4–2)

🟢 Minnesota Wild eliminated the Dallas Stars (4–2)

🟢 Colorado Avalanche swept the Los Angeles Kings (4–0)

🔴 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens → Game 7 happening now/next

Round 2 Matchups (So Far)

Eastern Conference

  • Carolina Hurricanes vs Philadelphia Flyers
    • Game 1: Hurricanes won 3–0
  • Sabres vs winner of Lightning/Canadiens (pending Game 7)

Western Conference

  • Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild
    • Game 1 scheduled May 3

Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks

  • Series about to begin

Big Storylines

  • The Sabres’ first playoff series win since 2007 is one of the biggest surprises
  • The Avalanche look dominant after a sweep
  • Multiple overtime-heavy series, especially Lightning vs Canadiens
  • No defending champion: Florida Panthers missed the playoffs entirely

What’s Next

  • Round 2 is starting now (early May)
  • Conference Finals will follow later this month
  • Stanley Cup Final expected by mid-to-late June