2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs 2nd round schedule

The second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs kicked off on Saturday, May 3, with the Carolina Hurricanes defeating the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0 in Game 1. The Colorado Avalanche are set to host the Minnesota Wild on Sunday at 9 p.m. ET. Additional second-round matchups include Buffalo Sabres vs. Montreal Canadiens/Tampa Bay Lightning, with Game 1 scheduled for Wednesday, May 6 at 7 p.m. ET.