The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs are down to the Conference Finals with four teams remaining:

Eastern Conference Final

• Carolina Hurricanes vs. Montreal Canadiens
• Carolina enters the series undefeated in the playoffs at 8-0.
• Montreal advanced after a dramatic Game 7 overtime win over Buffalo.

Western Conference Final

• Colorado Avalanche vs. Vegas Golden Knights
• Colorado eliminated Minnesota in five games.
• Vegas knocked out Anaheim in six games.

Latest Playoff Notes

• Carolina has had a long 12-day break before the East Final after sweeping Philadelphia.

Colorado’s Cale Makar reportedly missed practice ahead of Game 1 and his status is being watched closely.

Montreal’s Alex Newhook has become one of the breakout stars of the playoffs with multiple Game 7 OT winners.