NHL Playoffs Tracker: Series Results, Top Scorers, May 3 Schedule

The second round of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs kicked off last night, and tonight, the first round will end.

The Carolina Hurricanes picked up where they left off after sweeping the Ottawa Senators in the first round of the playoffs, thrashing the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0 in Game 1 on home ice. 

Frederik Andersen picked up his second shutout of the post-season, and Logan Stankoven pulled himself into a three-way tie for the most goals in the playoffs with six. 

But tonight, eyes will be glued to the television as fans will be watching the Tampa Bay Lightning host the Montreal Canadiens for a winner-takes-all Game 7 showdown at 6 p.m. ET. The series between the two teams has been back and forth, with neither team winning two consecutive games. If Tampa Bay wants to move on, they’ll have to do just that. 

In addition to the Game 7 matchup, the Colorado Avalanche and the Minnesota Wild are set to begin their second-round battle, with puck drop set for 9 p.m. ET. The Avalanche and Wild are considered two of the favorites to win the Stanley Cup.

Here are series updates, odds for the next game in each matchup from BetMGM, leading scorers in these NHL playoffs, and the schedule for Saturday.

Time is listed in eastern time.

Round 1, Game 7: Montreal at Tampa Bay, Sunday, May 2, 6 p.m. (CBC, Sportsnet, TVA Sports)

Round 2, Game 1: Minnesota at Colorado, Sunday, May 2, 9 p.m. (CBC, Sportsnet, TVA Sports)

Carolina leads 1-0

Game 1: Philadelphia 0, Carolina 3

Game 2 odds on BetMGM: Philadelphia (4.10/+300), Carolina (1.62/-140)

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Game 1 odds on BetMGM: Minnesota (2.55/+155), Colorado (1.53/-189)

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Game 1 odds on BetMGM: Anaheim (2.40/+140), Vegas (1.59/-170)

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Series tied 3-3

Game 1: Montreal 4, Tampa Bay 3 (OT)

Game 2: Montreal 2, Tampa Bay 3 (OT)

Game 3: Tampa Bay 2, Montreal 3 (OT)

Game 4: Tampa Bay 3, Montreal 2

Game 5: Montreal 3, Tampa Bay 2

Game 6: Tampa Bay 1, Montreal 0 (OT)

Game 7 odds on BetMGM: Montreal (2.40/+140), Tampa Bay (1.59/-170)

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Buffalo wins series 4-2

Game 1: Boston 3, Buffalo 4

Game 2: Boston 4, Buffalo 2

Game 3: Buffalo 3, Boston 1

Game 4: Buffalo 6, Boston 1

Game 5: Boston 2, Buffalo 1 (OT)

Game 6: Buffalo 4, Boston 1

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Philadelphia wins series 4-2

Game 1: Philadelphia 3, Pittsburgh 2

Game 2: Philadelphia 3, Pittsburgh 0

Game 3: Pittsburgh 2, Philadelphia 5

Game 4: Pittsburgh 4, Philadelphia 2

Game 5: Philadelphia 2, Pittsburgh 3

Game 6: Pittsburgh 0, Philadelphia 1 (OT)

- Flyers Embrace Underdog Role As They Eye Hurricanes: 'I Used To Love When Someone Doubts You'

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- After Benching, Matvei Michkov Delivers Flyers Another Clutch Moment

Carolina wins series 4-0

Game 1: Ottawa 0, Carolina 2

Game 2: Ottawa 2, Carolina 3 (2OT)

Game 3: Carolina 2, Ottawa 1

Game 4: Carolina 4, Ottawa 2

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Colorado wins series 4-0

Game 1: Los Angeles 1, Colorado 2

Game 2: Los Angeles 1, Colorado 2 (OT)

Game 3: Colorado 4, Los Angeles 2

Game 4: Colorado 5, Los Angeles 1

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Minnesota wins series 4-2

Game 1: Minnesota 6, Dallas 1

Game 2: Minnesota 2, Dallas 4

Game 3: Dallas 4, Minnesota 3 (2OT)

Game 4: Dallas 2, Minnesota 3 (OT)

Game 5: Minnesota 4, Dallas 2

Game 6: Dallas 2, Minnesota 5

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- Minnesota Sends Stars Home, Advances To Face Avalanche

Vegas wins series 4-2

Game 1: Utah 2, Vegas 4

Game 2: Utah 3, Vegas 2

Game 3: Vegas 2, Utah 4

Game 4: Vegas 5, Utah 4 (OT)

Game 5: Utah 4, Vegas 5 (2OT)

Game 6: Vegas 5, Utah 1

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Anaheim wins series 4-2

Game 1: Anaheim 3, Edmonton 4

Game 2: Anaheim 6, Edmonton 4

Game 3: Edmonton 4, Anaheim 7

Game 4: Edmonton 3, Anaheim 4 (OT)

Game 5: Anaheim 1, Edmonton 4

Game 6: Edmonton 2, Anaheim 5

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1. Leon Draisaitl, Edmonton Oilers: 10 points, 6 games

T-2. Matt Boldy, Minnesota Wild: 9 points, 6 games

T-2. Matt Duchene, Dallas Stars: 9 points, 6 games

T-2. Kirill Kaprizov, Minnesota Wild: 9 points, 6 games

T-2. Jackson LaCombe, Anaheim Ducks: 9 points, 6 games

T-2. Jack Eichel, Vegas Golden Knights: 9 points, 6 games

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