NHL Playoffs Tracker: Series Results, Top Scorers, May 7 Schedule

The Buffalo Sabres come out firing on all cylinders in the first two periods and defeated the Montreal Canadiens in Game 1 of their second-round series. 

In the late-night game, the young and hungry Anaheim Ducks picked up a hard-fought win on the road over the Vegas Golden Knights to even their series at 1-1. 

As for Thursday's NHL playoff action, the Flyers will try to avoid trailing 3-0 in the series to the Carolina Hurricanes. 

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

Time is listed in eastern time.

Game 3: Carolina at Philadelphia, Thursday, May 7, 8 p.m. (TNT, truTV, HBO Max, SN, CBC, TVAS)

Carolina leads 2-0

Game 1: Philadelphia 0, Carolina 3
Game 2: Philadelphia 2, Carolina 3 (OT)
Game 3 odds on BetMGM: Carolina (1.60/-165), Philadelphia (2.40/+140)

- Philadelphia Flyers Must 'Climb Out Of The Grave' Again Vs. Hurricanes
- Taylor Hall Calls Game; Hurricanes Take 2-0 Series Lead
- Noah Cates' Absence Forces Structural Changes For Flyers Vs. Hurricanes

Buffalo leads 1-0

Game 1: Montreal 2, Buffalo 4
Game 2 odds on BetMGM: Montreal (2.15/+115), Buffalo (1.72 /-142)

- Habs Puzzled Why Cole Caufield Isn't Producing: 'He Just Doesn't Have The Bounces Right Now'
- Sabres Turn Power Play Problems Into Canadiens' Nightmare
- Canadiens Suffer Game 1 Defeat As Opportunistic Sabres Draw First Blood

Colorado leads 2-0

Game 1: Minnesota 6, Colorado 9
Game 2: Minnesota 2, Colorado 5
Game 3 odds on BetMGM: Colorado (1.78/-128), Minnesota (2.05/+105)

- Wild Facing 2-0 Hole With A Major Goalie Decision Looming
- The Avalanche And Wild's Slugfest Deserves To Be The NHL's Western Final
- Colorado Leads 2-0 Heading To St. Paul As Fans Eye Tickets For Games 3 And 4

Tied 1-1

Game 1: Anaheim 1, Vegas 3
Game 2: Anaheim 3, Vegas 1
Game 3 odds on BetMGM: Vegas (1.91/-110), Anaheim (1.91/-110)

- Takeaways From The Ducks' 3-1 Win Over The Golden Knights
- The Kids Are Alright: Young Ducks Shine In Golden Knights' 3-1 Loss
- Who's Hot And Cold In The NHL Playoffs: Mitch Marner Heats Up

T-1. Quinn Hughes, Minnesota Wild: 11 points, 8 games
T-1. Kirill Kaprizov, Minnesota Wild: 11 points, 8 games
T-2. Nathan MacKinnon, Colorado Avalanche: 10 points, 6 games
T-2. Leon Draisaitl, Edmonton Oilers: 10 points, 6 games
T-2. Jackson LaCombe, Anaheim Ducks: 10 points, 8 games
T-2. Matt Boldy, Minnesota Wild: 10 points, 8 games
T-2. Jack Eichel, Vegas Golden Knights: 10 points, 8 games

For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum.