NHL Playoffs Tracker: Series Results, Top Scorers, May 7 Schedule
The Buffalo Sabres come out firing on all cylinders in the first two periods and defeated the Montreal Canadiens in Game 1 of their second-round series.
In the late-night game, the young and hungry Anaheim Ducks picked up a hard-fought win on the road over the Vegas Golden Knights to even their series at 1-1.
As for Thursday's NHL playoff action, the Flyers will try to avoid trailing 3-0 in the series to the Carolina Hurricanes.
NHL Playoffs 2026 Second-Round Schedule: Dates, Times, Where To Watch
The NHL announced the dates for every second-round series of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Here's when and how to watch them.
Carolina Hurricanes (M1) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (M3)
Carolina leads 2-0
Game 1: Philadelphia 0, Carolina 3
Game 2: Philadelphia 2, Carolina 3 (OT)
Game 3 odds on BetMGM: Carolina (1.60/-165), Philadelphia (2.40/+140)
- Philadelphia Flyers Must 'Climb Out Of The Grave' Again Vs. Hurricanes
- Taylor Hall Calls Game; Hurricanes Take 2-0 Series Lead
- Noah Cates' Absence Forces Structural Changes For Flyers Vs. Hurricanes
Buffalo Sabres (A1) vs. Montreal Canadiens (A3)
Buffalo leads 1-0
Game 1: Montreal 2, Buffalo 4
Game 2 odds on BetMGM: Montreal (2.15/+115), Buffalo (1.72 /-142)
- Habs Puzzled Why Cole Caufield Isn't Producing: 'He Just Doesn't Have The Bounces Right Now'
- Sabres Turn Power Play Problems Into Canadiens' Nightmare
- Canadiens Suffer Game 1 Defeat As Opportunistic Sabres Draw First Blood
Colorado Avalanche (C1) vs. Minnesota Wild (C3)
Colorado leads 2-0
Game 1: Minnesota 6, Colorado 9
Game 2: Minnesota 2, Colorado 5
Game 3 odds on BetMGM: Colorado (1.78/-128), Minnesota (2.05/+105)
- Wild Facing 2-0 Hole With A Major Goalie Decision Looming
- The Avalanche And Wild's Slugfest Deserves To Be The NHL's Western Final
- Colorado Leads 2-0 Heading To St. Paul As Fans Eye Tickets For Games 3 And 4
Vegas Golden Knights (P1) vs. Anaheim Ducks (P3)
Tied 1-1
Game 1: Anaheim 1, Vegas 3
Game 2: Anaheim 3, Vegas 1
Game 3 odds on BetMGM: Vegas (1.91/-110), Anaheim (1.91/-110)
- Takeaways From The Ducks' 3-1 Win Over The Golden Knights
- The Kids Are Alright: Young Ducks Shine In Golden Knights' 3-1 Loss
- Who's Hot And Cold In The NHL Playoffs: Mitch Marner Heats Up
Leading Scorers
T-1. Quinn Hughes, Minnesota Wild: 11 points, 8 games
T-1. Kirill Kaprizov, Minnesota Wild: 11 points, 8 games
T-2. Nathan MacKinnon, Colorado Avalanche: 10 points, 6 games
T-2. Leon Draisaitl, Edmonton Oilers: 10 points, 6 games
T-2. Jackson LaCombe, Anaheim Ducks: 10 points, 8 games
T-2. Matt Boldy, Minnesota Wild: 10 points, 8 games
T-2. Jack Eichel, Vegas Golden Knights: 10 points, 8 games
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This story was originally published May 7, 2026 at 9:18 AM.