2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Conference finals round

Eastern Conference

M1 Carolina Hurricanes

vs.

A3 Montreal Canadiens

Schedule (Series tied 1-1):

Game 1: Canadiens 6, Hurricanes 2 | Recap | Grades

Game 2: Hurricanes 3, Canadiens 2 (OT) | Recap | Grades

Game 3: Hurricanes at Canadiens | May 25, 8 p.m. ET (TNT)

Game 4: Hurricanes at Canadiens | May 27, 8 p.m. ET (TNT)

Game 5: Canadiens at Hurricanes | May 29, 8 p.m. ET (TNT)

Game 6*: Hurricanes at Canadiens | May 31, TBD (TNT)

Game 7*: Canadiens at Hurricanes | June 2, 8 p.m. ET (TNT)

Western Conference

C1 Colorado Avalanche

vs.

P1 Vegas Golden Knights

Schedule (VGK leads 3-0):

Game 1: Golden Knights 4, Avalanche 2 | Recap | Grades

Game 2: Golden Knights 3, Avalanche 1 | Recap | Grades

Game 3: Golden Knights 5, Avalanche 3 | Recap | Grades

Game 4: Avalanche at Golden Knights | May 26, 9 p.m. (ESPN)

Game 5*: Golden Knights at Avalanche | May 28, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN)

Game 6*: Avalanche at Golden Knights | May 30, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN)

Game 7*: Golden Knights at Avalanche | June 1, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN)