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