After losing the first game of the Eastern Conference, the Carolina Hurricanes [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes] have won three straight. They've pushed the Montreal Canadiens [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/montreal-canadiens] to the brink of elimination with a spot in the Stanley Cup final on the line. The Canadiens were outshot 19-3 in the third period of Wednesday's Game 4. Montreal's combined for 17 third-period shots in the first four games of the series. With the Vegas Golden Knights [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights] sweeping the Colorado Avalanche [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/colorado-avalanche], there are no NHL playoff games on Thursday. That said, it's quarterfinals day in the World Championship [https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/2026-world-hockey-championships-quarter-finals-preview], and the Chicago Wolves and Colorado Eagles face off in the AHL [https://thehockeynews.com/ahl]'s Western Conference final. Here are series updates, odds for the next game from BetMGM [https://sports.betmgm.ca/en/blog/league/nhl/?utm_source=thehockeynews&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=nhl_blog_page] and leading scorers in these NHL playoffs. MAY 28 NHL PLAYOFF SCHEDULE No games EASTERN CONFERENCE FINAL: CAROLINA HURRICANES (M1) VS. MONTREAL CANADIENS (A3) Carolina leads 3-1 Game 1: Montreal 6, Carolina 2 Game 2: Montreal 2, Carolina 3 Game 3: Carolina 3, Montreal 2 (OT) Game 4: Carolina 4, Montreal 0 Game 5 odds on BetMGM [https://betmgmsporton.onelink.me/otUl/4rkbpwij]: Montreal (2.90/+190), Carolina (1.42/-235) - 'We're Super-Underdogs Right Now' — Canadiens Not Giving Up After Going Down 3-1 In Conference Final [https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/were-super-underdogs-right-now-canadiens-not-giving-up-after-going-down-3-1-in-conference-final] - 'It's Tough To Pick Apart That Game': Hurricanes React To Game 4 Win [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/game-day/its-tough-to-pick-apart-that-game-sebastian-aho-shayne-gostisbehere-kandre-miller-logan-stankoven-nikolaj-ehlers-andersen-rba-on-game-4-win] - Lifeless Canadiens Lose 4-0 At Home [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/montreal-canadiens/latest-news/lifeless-canadiens-lose-4-0-at-home] NHL Playoffs 2026 Conference Finals Schedule: Dates, Times, Where To Watch [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/dd350a42-79d1-4e2d-a2c1-8ef6f707ec5b.jpeg] NHL Playoffs 2026 Conference Finals Schedule: Dates, Times, Where To Watch The NHL released the schedule for the conference finals. Here's when and where to watch the games. [https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/nhl-playoffs-2026-conference-final-schedule-dates-times-where-to-watch] WESTERN CONFERENCE FINAL: COLORADO AVALANCHE (C1) VS. VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS (P1) Vegas wins 4-0 Game 1: Vegas 4, Colorado 2 Game 2: Vegas 3, Colorado 1 Game 3: Colorado 3, Vegas 5 Game 4: Colorado 1, Vegas 2 - John Tortorella Learned How To Listen To His Players Since Taking Over Golden Knights [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights/latest-news/john-tortorella-learned-how-to-listen-to-his-players-since-taking-over-golden-knights] - Post-Mortem: Who Will Be The Colorado Avalanche's GM And Coach After Sweep? [https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/post-mortem-who-will-be-the-colorado-avalanches-gm-and-coach-after-sweep] - Golden Knights Don't Touch Clarence S. Campbell Bowl [https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/golden-knights-dont-touch-clarence-s-campbell-bowl-as-they-sweep-avalanche-and-advance-to-cup-final] LEADING SCORERS 1. Mitch Marner, Vegas Golden Knights: 21 points, 16 games 2. Jack Eichel, Vegas Golden Knights: 18 points, 16 games 3. Nick Suzuki, Montreal Canadiens: 16 points, 18 games T-4. Kirill Kaprizov, Minnesota Wild: 15 points, 11 games T-4. Quinn Hughes, Minnesota Wild: 15 points, 11 games T-4. Nathan MacKinnon, Colorado Avalanche: 15 points, 13 games T-4. Tage Thompson, Buffalo Sabres: 15 points, 13 games T-4. Lane Hutson, Montreal Canadiens: 15 points, 18 games -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Image [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/66c2f279-4757-4cb9-90a1-de296e3a65a6.jpeg] For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription?_gl=1*bplofa*_ga*NDAxOTY4NTMuMTc1NTg5NTA0Mg..*_ga_ZET34ZFCGX*czE3Nzk1OTY5MjEkbzUzMiRnMSR0MTc3OTU5ODE2NyRqMiRsMCRoMA..]. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here [http://eepurl.com/i7OC4I]. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum.
