The Carolina Hurricanes [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes] became the first team to advance past the first round of the playoffs after completing the sweep against the Ottawa Senators [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/ottawa-senators]. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Wild [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild] completed a comeback in Game 4 against the Dallas Stars [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/dallas-stars] and won in overtime to tie the series at 2-2. And the Pittsburgh Penguins [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins] avoided the sweep, besting the Philadelphia Flyers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/philadelphia-flyers] in Saturday's Stanley Cup playoffs fixtures. Four games are on the menu for Sunday. The Colorado Avalanche [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/colorado-avalanche] will be looking to complete the sweep in their series. Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Lightning [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning], Boston Bruins [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins] and Edmonton Oilers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers] will want to even their series. Here are series updates, odds for the next game in each matchup from BetMGM [https://www.on.betmgm.ca/en/sports/hockey-12/betting/usa-9/nhl-34], leading scorers in the early stages of the playoffs and the schedule for Sunday. APRIL 26 NHL PLAYOFF SCHEDULE Times are listed in eastern time. Game 4: Buffalo at Boston, Sunday, April 26, 2 p.m. (SN, TVAS, TNT, HBO Max, truTV) Game 4: Colorado at Los Angeles, Sunday, April 22, 4:30 p.m. (SN360, SNP, SNW, TVAS2, TNT, HBO Max, truTV) Game 4: Tampa Bay at Montreal, Sunday, April 26, 7 p.m. (SNO, SNE, SNP, CBC, TVAS, ESPN) Game 4: Edmonton at Anaheim, Sunday, April 26, 9:30 p.m. (SN, CBC, TVAS2, ESPN) 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 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 - 'That's A Five-Gamer': Fans React To Greig Sucker Punch, Senators And Hurricanes' Nasty Battle [https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/thats-a-five-gamer-fans-react-to-greig-sucker-punch-senators-and-hurricanes-nasty-battle] - 'Everyone Had Their Hand In It': Logan Stankoven, Taylor Hall, Jordan Staal, Sebastian Aho, Sean Walker, Rod Brind'Amour On First Round Sweep [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/game-day/everyone-had-their-hand-in-it-logan-stankoven-taylor-hall-jordan-staal-sebastian-aho-sean-walker-rod-brindamour-on-first-round-sweep] - Senators’ Offence Never Gets On Track As Hurricanes Complete Sweep [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/ottawa-senators/latest-news/senators-offence-never-gets-on-track-as-hurricanes-complete-sweep] PITTSBURGH PENGUINS (M2) VS. PHILADELPHIA FLYERS (M3) Philadelphia leads 3-1 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 odds on BetMGM [https://betmgmsporton.onelink.me/otUl/4rkbpwij]: Pittsburgh (1.70/-143), Philadelphia (2.18/+118) - Hot And Cold NHL Rookies In The Playoffs: Martone On Fire, Bruins And Penguins Youngsters Cold [https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/hot-and-cold-nhl-rookies-in-the-playoffs-martone-on-fire-bruins-and-penguins-youngsters-cold] 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 (1.91/-110), Boston (1.91/-110) - Bruins Make Two Shocking Lineup Changes For Game 4 [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/bruins-make-two-shocking-lineup-changes-for-game-4] - Sabres Must Seize Golden Opportunity In Game 4 vs. Bruins [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/latest-news/sabres-must-seize-golden-opportunity-in-game-4-vs-bruins] - Bruins Can't Keep Squandering Jeremy Swayman's Excellent Play [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/bruins-cant-keep-squandering-jeremy-swaymans-excellent-play] 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) - 'Guys Like Having Him Around' — Why The Lightning Decided To Bring Victor Hedman To Montreal [https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/guys-like-having-him-around-why-the-lightning-decided-to-bring-victor-hedman-to-montreal] - 'I Think I Got It' — Overtime Hero Lane Hutson Told Teammates He Was Going To Score [http://a] - Dach’s Redemption Leads Canadiens To Important Win [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/montreal-canadiens/latest-news/dach-s-redemption-leads-canadiens-to-important-win] 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) - Are the Avalanche Still the Stanley Cup Favorite? Latest Odds Tell the Story [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/colorado-avalanche/latest-news/are-the-avalanche-still-the-stanley-cup-favorite-latest-odds-tell-the-story] - Josh Manson Injury Raises Serious Questions [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/colorado-avalanche/latest-news/josh-manson-injury-raises-serious-questions] - '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] DALLAS STARS (C2) VS. MINNESOTA WILD (C3) Series tied 2-2 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 odds on BetMGM [https://betmgmsporton.onelink.me/otUl/4rkbpwij]: Dallas (1.72/-139), Minnesota (2.15/+115) - Is Superstar Jason Robertson Pricing Himself Out Of The Dallas Stars? [https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/is-superstar-jason-robertson-pricing-himself-out-of-the-dallas-stars] - 'He's The Future Of This Team': Behind Wallstedt's Phenomenal Performance In Game 4 [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/hes-the-future-of-this-team-behind-wallstedts-phenomenal-performance-in-game-4] 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 (1.87/-115), Utah (1.95/-105) - Ducks And Mammoth's Young Cores Are Outperforming Veteran, Savvy Opponents [https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/ducks-and-mammoths-young-cores-are-outperforming-veteran-savvy-opponents] - Lawson Crouse’s Two Goals Lift Mammoth Past Golden Knights in Game 3 [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/utah/latest-news/lawson-crouse-s-two-goals-lift-mammoth-past-golden-knights-in-game-3] 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 (1.72/-139), Anaheim (2.15/+115) - Ducks And Mammoth's Young Cores Are Outperforming Veteran, Savvy Opponents [https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/ducks-and-mammoths-young-cores-are-outperforming-veteran-savvy-opponents] - What's Been the Ducks Secret to Shutting Down McDavid? [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/whats-been-the-ducks-secret-to-shutting-down-mcdavid] - Takeaways from the Ducks 7-4 Win over the Oilers in Game 3, Ducks Lead Series 2-1 [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/anaheim-ducks/game-day/takeaways-from-the-ducks-7-4-win-over-the-oilers-in-game-3-ducks-lead-series-2-1] LEADING SCORERS T-1: Taylor Hall, Carolina Hurricanes: 7 points, 4 games T-1: Matt Duchene, Dallas Stars: 7 points, 4 games T-3: Jackson LaCombe, Anaheim Ducks: 6 points, 3 games T-3. Leon Draisaitl, Edmonton Oilers: 6 points, 3 games T-3. Jason Robertson, Dallas Stars: 6 points, 4 games T-3. 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