2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Second Round Matchups, Full 2nd RD Schedule, Results, Dates, Times & TV Listings
The National Hockey League has announced the complete schedule for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round. The round begins tonight, Saturday, May 2, with an Eastern Conference matchup.
How to Watch 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round
United States:TV: ABC, ESPN, TNT, truTV
Streaming: ESPN+ and Max
Canada:Sportsnet (SN), CBC, TVAS
Most games air on TNT or ESPN. Game 1 tonight (Flyers vs Hurricanes) is on ABC.
Full 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round Schedule, Results and Broadcast Info.
Eastern Conference Second Round Matchups
All Times ET
Carolina Hurricanes 1 -0- Philadelphia Flyers
Game 1: Carolina 3, Philadelphia 0
Game 2: Philadelphia at Carolina -- 7 p.m. ET, Monday, May 4 (ESPN, SN, CBC, TVAS)
Game 3: Carolina at Philadelphia -- 8 p.m. ET, Thursday, May 7 (TNT, truTV, HBO MAX, SN, CBC, TVAS)
Game 4: Carolina at Philadelphia -- 6 p.m. ET, Saturday, May 9 (TNT, truTV, HBO MAX, SN, CBC, TVAS)
* Game 5: Philadelphia at Carolina -- TBA, Monday, May 11 (ESPN)
* Game 6: Carolina at Philadelphia -- TBA, Wednesday, May 13 (TNT, truTV, HBO MAX)
* Game 7: Philadelphia at Carolina -- TBA, Saturday, May 16 (TNT, truTV, HBO MAX)
* - If necessary
Montreal Canadiens (3A) vs. Buffalo Sabres (1A)
Game 1: Montreal at Buffalo -- 7 p.m. ET, Wednesday, May 6 (TNT, truTV, HBO MAX, SN, CBC, TVAS)
Game 2: Montreal at Buffalo -- 7 p.m. ET, Friday, May 8 (TNT, truTV, HBO MAX, SN, CBC, TVAS)
Game 3: Buffalo at Montreal -- 7 p.m. ET, Sunday, May 10 (ESPN, SN, CBC, TVAS)
Game 4: Buffalo at Montreal -- TBA, Tuesday, May 12 (ESPN)
* Game 5: Montreal at Buffalo -- TBA, Thursday, May 14 (TNT, truTV, HBO MAX)
* Game 6: Buffalo at Montreal -- TBA, Saturday, May 16 (ABC or ESPN)
* Game 7: Montreal at Buffalo -- TBA, Monday, May 18 (ESPN)
* - If necessary
Western Conference
All Times ET
Colorado Avalanche 1-0 Minnesota Wild
Game 1: Colorado 9, Minnesota 6
Game 2: Minnesota at Colorado -- 8 p.m. ET, Tuesday, May 5 (ESPN, SN, CBC, TVAS)
Game 3: Colorado at Minnesota -- 9 p.m. ET, Saturday, May 9 (TNT, truTV, HBO MAX, SN, SN1, CBC, OMNI, TVAS)
Game 4: Colorado at Minnesota -- TBA, Monday, May 11 (ESPN)
* Game 5: Minnesota at Colorado -- TBA, Wednesday, May 13 (TNT, truTV, HBO MAX)
* Game 6: Colorado at Minnesota -- TBA, Friday, May 15 (ESPN)
* Game 7: Minnesota at Colorado -- TBA, Sunday, May 17 (TNT, truTV, HBO MAX)
* - If necessary
Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks
Game 1: Anaheim at Vegas -- 9:30 p.m. ET, Monday, May 4 (ESPN, SN, SN360, TVAS)
Game 2: Anaheim at Vegas -- 9:30 p.m. ET, Wednesday, May 6 (TNT, truTV, HBO MAX, SN, CBC, TVAS)
Game 3: Vegas at Anaheim -- 9:30 p.m. ET, Friday, May 8 (TNT, truTV, HBO MAX, SN, CBC, TVAS)
Game 4: Vegas at Anaheim -- 9:30 p.m. ET, Sunday, May 10 (ESPN, SN, SN360, TVAS)
* Game 5: Anaheim at Vegas -- TBA, Tuesday, May 12 (ESPN)
* Game 6: Vegas at Anaheim -- TBA, Thursday, May 14 (TNT, truTV, HBO MAX)
* Game 7: Anaheim at Vegas -- TBA, Saturday, May 16 (ABC or ESPN)
* - If necessary
The Second Round features four best-of-seven series, with the winners advancing to the Conference Finals.
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