The Montreal Canadiens [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/montreal-canadiens], Utah Mammoth [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/utah] and Anaheim Ducks [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/anaheim-ducks] all took 2-1 series leads during Friday's Stanley Cup playoffs fixtures. Another three games are on the way for Saturday, two of which could see the Carolina Hurricanes [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes] and Philadelphia Flyers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/philadelphia-flyers] complete a series sweep. Meanwhile, the Dallas Stars [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/dallas-stars] and Minnesota Wild [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild] go head-to-head for Game 4. Here are series updates, odds for the next game in each matchup from BetMGM [https://sports.betmgm.ca/en/blog/league/nhl/?utm_source=thehockeynews&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=nhl_blog_page], leading scorers in the early stages of the playoffs and the schedule for Saturday. APRIL 25 NHL PLAYOFF SCHEDULE Times are listed in eastern time. Game 4: Carolina at Ottawa, Saturday, April 25, 3 p.m. (SN, TVAS, TBS, HBO Max, truTV) Game 4: Dallas at Minnesota, Saturday, April 25, 5:30 p.m. (SN, SNO, SNW, SNP, TVAS, TBS, HBO Max, truTV) Game 4: Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, Saturday, April 25, 8 p.m. (SN, TVAS, TBS, HBO Max, truTV) NHL Playoffs 2026 First-Round Schedule: Dates, Times, Where To Watch [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/779c0789-1a42-4ac0-a207-26a0a56d0e5b.jpeg] NHL Playoffs 2026 First-Round Schedule: Dates, Times, Where To Watch The Stanley Cup playoffs begin on April 18 as the NHL announced the dates for every first-round series. Here's when and how to watch them. [https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/nhl-playoffs-2026-first-round-schedule-dates-times-where-to-watch] CAROLINA HURRICANES (M1) VS. OTTAWA SENATORS (WC2) Carolina leads 3-0 Game 1: Ottawa 0, Carolina 2 Game 2: Ottawa 2, Carolina 3 (2OT) Game 3: Carolina 2, Ottawa 1 Game 4 odds on BetMGM [https://betmgmsporton.onelink.me/otUl/4rkbpwij]: Carolina (1.80/-125), Ottawa (2.05/+105) - Senators Defenseman Jake Sanderson To Miss Game Four: 'He's Not Doing Very Well' [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/ottawa-senators/latest-news/senators-defenseman-jake-sanderson-to-miss-game-four-hes-not-doing-very-well] - Taylor Hall Will Not Receive Supplemental Discipline For Hit To Head Of Jake Sanderson [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/latest-news/taylor-hall-will-not-receive-supplemental-discipline-for-hit-to-head-of-jake-sanderson] - Senators Coach Calls Out 'Average' Performance From Tkachuk And Stutzle [https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/senators-coach-calls-out-average-performance-from-tkachuk-and-stutzle] PITTSBURGH PENGUINS (M2) VS. PHILADELPHIA FLYERS (M3) Philadelphia leads 3-0 Game 1: Philadelphia 3, Pittsburgh 2 Game 2: Philadelphia 3, Pittsburgh 0 Game 3: Pittsburgh 2, Philadelphia 5 Game 4 odds on BetMGM: Pittsburgh (2.00/+100), Philadelphia (1.83/-120) - Flyers Weighing Goaltending Decision As Vladar Deals With Playoff Wear And Tear [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/philadelphia-flyers/latest-news/flyers-weighing-goaltending-decision-as-vladar-deals-with-playoff-wear-and-tear] - 'You Don't Really Have Anything To Lose': With 3-0 Odds Stacked Against Them, Penguins Still Believe Comeback Is Possible [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/latest-news/you-dont-really-have-anything-to-lose-with-3-0-odds-stacked-against-them-penguins-still-believe-comeback-is-possible] - Old-Time Flyers Hockey Rocks Philadelphia: 'The Crowd Went Bananas' [https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/old-time-flyers-hockey-rocks-philadelphia-the-crowd-went-bananas] BUFFALO SABRES (A1) VS. BOSTON BRUINS (WC1) Buffalo leads 2-1 Game 1: Boston 3, Buffalo 4 Game 2: Boston 4, Buffalo 2 Game 3: Buffalo 3, Boston 1 Game 4 odds on BetMGM [https://betmgmsporton.onelink.me/otUl/4rkbpwij]: Buffalo (1.95/-105), Boston (1.87/-115) - Bruins Need Big Response From Their Top Stars In Game 4 [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/bruins-need-big-response-from-their-top-stars-in-game-4] https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/bruins-need-big-response-from-their-top-stars-in-game-4- Lyon’s Stop, Ostlund Stepping In Gives Sabres A boost In Game 3 Win [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/latest-news/lyon-s-stop-ostlund-stepping-in-gives-sabres-a-boost-in-game-3-win] - Alex Lyon Saves The Buffalo Sabres In The Crease [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/latest-news/lyon-s-stop-ostlund-stepping-in-gives-sabres-a-boost-in-game-3-win] TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING (A2) VS. MONTREAL CANADIENS (A3) Montreal leads 2-1 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 odds on BetMGM [https://betmgmsporton.onelink.me/otUl/4rkbpwij]: Tampa Bay (1.87/-115), Montreal (1.95/-105) - Canadiens’ Hutson Is Making Smart Reads [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/montreal-canadiens/latest-news/canadiens-hutson-is-making-smart-reads] - Canadiens' Xhekaj Laughs Off Lightning's Self-Given Bad Guys Tag [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/montreal-canadiens/latest-news/canadiens-xhekaj-laughs-off-lightnings-self-given-bad-guys-tag] COLORADO AVALANCHE (C1) VS. LOS ANGELES KINGS (WC2) Colorado leads 3-0 Game 1: Los Angeles 1, Colorado 2 Game 2: Los Angeles 1, Colorado 2 (OT) Game 3: Colorado 4, Los Angeles 2 Game 4 odds on BetMGM [https://betmgmsporton.onelink.me/otUl/4rkbpwij]: Colorado (1.59/-170), Los Angeles (2.40/+140) - 'Some Guys Can Play Better': Why The Kings' Top Line Must Be Broken Up For Game 4 [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/los-angeles-kings/latest-news/some-guys-can-play-better-why-the-kings-top-line-must-be-broken-up-for-game-4] - Kings Shouldn't Think About Beating The Avalanche, Worry About Beating Wedgewood Instead [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/los-angeles-kings/latest-news/kings-shouldnt-think-about-beating-the-avalanche-worry-about-beating-wedgewood-instead] - Bednar Addresses Cold Power Play as Avalanche Take Commanding 3–0 Lead Over Kings [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/colorado-avalanche/latest-news/bednar-addresses-cold-power-play-as-avalanche-take-commanding-3-0-lead-over-kings] DALLAS STARS (C2) VS. MINNESOTA WILD (C3) Dallas leads 2-1 Game 1: Minnesota 6, Dallas 1 Game 2: Minnesota 2, Dallas 4 Game 3: Dallas 4, Minnesota 3 (2OT) Game 4 odds on BetMGM [https://betmgmsporton.onelink.me/otUl/4rkbpwij]: Dallas (2.10/+110), Minnesota (1.75/-133) - Stars Break Wild Hearts in Double OT Thriller [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/dallas-stars/latest-news/stars-break-wild-hearts-in-double-ot-thriller] - Wild Rule Rugged Forward Yakov Trenin Out For Game 4 [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/wild-rule-rugged-forward-yakov-trenin-out-for-game-4] - Wild Let Special Teams Slip And The Series Is Slipping With It [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/wild-let-special-teams-slip-and-the-series-is-slipping-with-it] VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS (P1) VS. UTAH MAMMOTH (WC1) Utah leads 2-1 Game 1: Utah 2, Vegas 4 Game 2: Utah 3, Vegas 2 Game 3: Vegas 2, Utah 4 Game 4 odds on BetMGM [https://betmgmsporton.onelink.me/otUl/4rkbpwij]: Vegas (1.85/-118), Utah (1.98/-102) - Vegas Golden Knights Set Standard For Border Rival Utah Mammoth [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights/latest-news/vegas-golden-knights-set-standard-for-border-rival-utah-mammoth] - Utah vs Vegas Turns Personal as Mammoth Launch Jersey Exchange for Fans [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/utah/latest-news/utah-vs-vegas-turns-personal-as-mammoth-launch-jersey-exchange-for-fans] - Golden Knights Drop Game 3 In Salt Lake City As Mammoth Take 2-1 Series Lead After 4-2 Win [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights/latest-news/golden-knights-drop-game-3-in-salt-lake-city-as-mammoth-take-2-1-series-lead-after-4-2-win] EDMONTON OILERS (P2) VS. ANAHEIM DUCKS (P3) Anaheim leads 2-1 Game 1: Anaheim 3, Edmonton 4 Game 2: Anaheim 6, Edmonton 4 Game 3: Edmonton 4, Anaheim 7 Game 4 odds on BetMGM [https://betmgmsporton.onelink.me/otUl/4rkbpwij]: Edmonton (1.75/-133), Anaheim (2.10/+110) - 3 Reasons to Remain Optimistic About Oilers in Series vs Ducks [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/3-reasons-to-remain-optimistic-about-oilers-in-series-vs-ducks] - Joel Quenneville's Cheeky Lineup Adjustment Pays Off [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/anaheim-ducks/latest-news/joel-quennevilles-cheeky-lineup-adjustment-pays-off] - The Most Important Bird In Oilers Playoff History [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/the-most-important-bird-in-oilers-playoff-history] LEADING SCORERS T-1. Leon Draisaitl, Edmonton Oilers: 6 points, 3 games T-1. Jackson LaCombe, Anaheim Ducks: 6 points, 3 games T-2: Wyatt Johnston, Dallas Stars: 5 points, 3 games T-2. Jason Robertson, Dallas Stars: 5 points, 3 games T-2. Brandon Hagel, Tampa Bay Lightning: 5 points, 3 games T-2. Joel Eriksson Ek, Minnesota Wild: 5 points, 3 games T-2. David Pastrnak, Boston Bruins: 5 points, 3 games T-2. Jake Guentzel, Tampa Bay Lightning: 5 points, 3 games T-2: Taylor Hall, Carolina Hurricanes: 5 points, 3 games T-2: Matt Duchene, Dallas Stars: 5 points, 3 games Two more players tied in second with 5 points in 3 games. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Image [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/b20ef9c0-57ef-4466-9bbd-71d8b5da5224.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]. 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.
