Bracket, schedule and how to watch conference finals in the 2026 NHL playoffs

The 2026 NHL playoff conference finals are set with four teams remaining: the Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal Canadiens in the Eastern Conference Final, and the Colorado Avalanche and Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Final. The Hurricanes swept the Philadelphia Flyers, the Canadiens beat the Buffalo Sabres in seven games, the Avalanche defeated the Minnesota Wild in five games, and the Golden Knights eliminated the Anaheim Ducks in six games. Conference final games will be broadcast on ESPN, ABC, TNT, and truTV, with streaming available via the ESPN app and HBO Max.