Carolina and Colorado have yet to lose in these NHL playoffs, making history with their hot starts

The Carolina Hurricanes and Colorado Avalanche, the top two NHL teams during the regular season, have both remained undefeated through the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, making history with their hot starts. Carolina defeated the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 3 on May 7, 2026, with Nikolaj Ehlers scoring in the third period, while Colorado continued their dominant run against the Minnesota Wild. The two teams appear to be on a collision course for a potential Stanley Cup Final matchup.