Winners and Losers From the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs So Far

The 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs have reached the conference finals stage, featuring four teams competing for the championship: the Carolina Hurricanes, Montreal Canadiens, Colorado Avalanche, and Vegas Golden Knights. Carolina and Colorado were described as the two most dominant teams throughout the earlier rounds of the playoffs. The article, published on May 22, 2026, breaks down the winners and losers from the postseason so far.