Welcome to the Western Conference final. The Central Division-leading Colorado Avalanche [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/colorado-avalanche] and Pacific-leading Vegas Golden Knights [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights] begin their third-round matchup on Wednesday. While Vegas has lost only four games through two rounds, the Avalanche have dropped just one. The ESPN broadcast crew will handle the U.S. coverage during the Western Conference final, with a potential Game 6 airing on ABC. Sportsnet, CBC and French-language TVA Sports will have each game in Canada. Here are series updates, Wednesday's schedule, 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 20 NHL PLAYOFF SCHEDULE Time is listed in eastern time. Game 1: Vegas at Colorado, Wednesday, May 20, 8 p.m. (ESPN, SN, CBC, TVAS) 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] EASTERN CONFERENCE FINAL: CAROLINA HURRICANES (M1) VS. MONTREAL CANADIENS (A3) Game 1 odds on BetMGM [https://betmgmsporton.onelink.me/otUl/4rkbpwij]: Montreal (2.65/+165), Carolina (1.50/-200) - NHL Playoff Predictions 2026: Will The Hurricanes Or Canadiens Win The East? [https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/nhl-playoffs-2026-conference-final-schedule-dates-times-where-to-watch] - Hurricanes To Start Eastern Conference Final On Thursday Following Record-Long Wait [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/latest-news/hurricanes-to-start-eastern-conference-final-on-thursday-following-record-long-wait] - Canadiens Coach St-Louis Spoke To His Mother [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/montreal-canadiens/latest-news/canadiens-coach-st-louis-spoke-to-his-mother] WESTERN CONFERENCE FINAL: COLORADO AVALANCHE (C1) VS. VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS (P1) Game 1 odds on BetMGM [https://betmgmsporton.onelink.me/otUl/4rkbpwij]: Vegas (2.65/+165), Colorado (1.50/-200) - NHL Playoff Predictions 2026: Who Will Represent The Western Conference In The Stanley Cup Final? [https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/nhl-playoff-predictions-2026-who-will-represent-the-western-conference-in-the-stanley-cup-finals] - Golden Knights Reflect On 'Trying' Year Ahead Of Biggest Challenge Yet [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights/latest-news/golden-knights-reflect-on-trying-year-ahead-of-biggest-challenge-yet] - The Avalanche Have A Cale Makar Problem Heading Into Game 1 [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/colorado-avalanche/latest-news/the-avalanche-have-a-cale-makar-problem-heading-into-game-1] Who Will Score The Most Points, Goals In NHL Conference Finals? [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/4628be54-c3dc-492e-962b-b1728bfa4c41.jpeg] Who Will Score The Most Points, Goals In NHL Conference Finals? Will Mitch Marner keep his hot streak going, or will Nathan MacKinnon take the spotlight in the Western Conference final? Who could be the top scorers in the East final? Gary Pearson looks closer for BetMGM. [https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/who-will-score-the-most-points-goals-in-nhl-conference-finals] LEADING SCORERS 1. Mitch Marner, Vegas Golden Knights: 18 points, 12 games T-2. Kirill Kaprizov, Minnesota Wild: 15 points, 11 games T-2. Quinn Hughes, Minnesota Wild: 15 points, 11 games T-2. Jack Eichel, Vegas Golden Knights: 15 points, 12 games T-2. Tage Thompson, Buffalo Sabres: 15 points, 13 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*qaegb9*_ga*NDAxOTY4NTMuMTc1NTg5NTA0Mg..*_ga_ZET34ZFCGX*czE3NzkwNzkwMzIkbzQ5NyRnMSR0MTc3OTA3OTk3MiRqMjUkbDAkaDA.]. 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.
