The Tampa Bay Lightning [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning] tied up their series, the Buffalo Sabres [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres] and Anaheim Ducks [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/anaheim-ducks] extended their leads, and the Colorado Avalanche [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/colorado-avalanche] became the second team to advance past the first round in Sunday's Stanley Cup playoffs fixtures. Monday will provide a double header, consisting of the Philadelphia Flyers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/philadelphia-flyers] and Pittsburgh Penguins [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins] in Game 5, as well as the Utah Mammoth [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/utah] hosting the Vegas Golden Knights [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights] for Game 4. 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 Monday. APRIL 27 NHL PLAYOFF SCHEDULE Times are listed in eastern time. Game 5: Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, Monday, April 27, 7 p.m. (SN, SN360, TVAS, ESPN) Game 4: Vegas at Utah, Monday, April 27, 9:30 p.m. (SN, SN360, CBC, TVAS, 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 - Stars Of The Series: Hurricanes Sweep Senators [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/players/stars-of-the-series-hurricanes-sweep-senators] - Alexander Nikishin Diagnosed With Concussion [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/latest-news/alexander-nikishin-diagnosed-with-concussion] - Senators Post-Mortem: Back To Drawing Board After First-Round Sweep Vs. Hurricanes [https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/senators-post-mortem-back-to-drawing-board-after-first-round-sweep-vs-hurricanes] 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]: Philadelphia (2.15/+115), Pittsburgh (1.72/-139) - Flyers Set to Bench Matvei Michkov; Rick Tocchet Explains [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/philadelphia-flyers/latest-news/flyers-set-to-bench-matvei-michkov-rick-tocchet-explains] - Has Stuart Skinner Played His Last Game For The Pittsburgh Penguins? [https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/has-stuart-skinner-played-his-last-game-for-the-pittsburgh-penguins] - Penguins' Sidney Crosby And Kris Letang Proved They Aren't Done Yet Vs. Flyers [https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/penguins-sidney-crosby-and-kris-letang-proved-they-arent-done-yet-vs-flyers] BUFFALO SABRES (A1) VS. BOSTON BRUINS (WC1) Buffalo leads 3-1 Game 1: Boston 3, Buffalo 4 Game 2: Boston 4, Buffalo 2 Game 3: Buffalo 3, Boston 1 Game 4: Buffalo 6, Boston 1 Game 5 odds on BetMGM [https://betmgmsporton.onelink.me/otUl/4rkbpwij]: Buffalo (1.57/-175), Boston (2.45/+145) - 'He's Allowed To Be Angry': Fans React To Swayman's Outburst, Bruins' 6-1 Loss To Sabres [https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/hes-allowed-to-be-angry-fans-react-to-swaymans-outburst-bruins-6-1-loss-to-sabres] - Sabres Annihilate Bruins In Boston, Take 3-1 Series Lead [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/game-day/sabres-annihilate-bruins-in-boston-take-3-1-series-lead] - Alex Lyon Saves The Buffalo Sabres In The Crease [https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/alex-lyon-saves-the-buffalo-sabres-in-the-crease] TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING (A2) VS. MONTREAL CANADIENS (A3) Series tied 2-2 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: Tampa Bay 3, Montreal 2 Game 5 odds on BetMGM [https://betmgmsporton.onelink.me/otUl/4rkbpwij]: Montreal (2.45/+145), Tampa Bay (1.56/-179) - 'The Straw That Stirs Our Drink' — Tampa Bay's Brandon Hagel Emerges As Early Conn Smythe Trophy Favorite [https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/the-straw-that-stirs-our-drink-tampa-bays-brandon-hagel-emerges-as-early-conn-smythe-trophy-favorite] - 'I Hate That Kind Of Stuff': Habs Enforcer Blasts Ottawa's Ridly Greig For Sucker Punch [https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/i-hate-that-kind-of-stuff-habs-enforcer-blasts-ottawas-ridley-greig-for-sucker-punch] - '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] COLORADO AVALANCHE (C1) VS. LOS ANGELES KINGS (WC2) Colorado wins series 4-0 Game 1: Los Angeles 1, Colorado 2 Game 2: Los Angeles 1, Colorado 2 (OT) Game 3: Colorado 4, Los Angeles 2 Game 4: Colorado, 5 Los Angeles 1 - 'Thank You, Kopi!': Kings' Kopitar Officially Retires Following Avalanche Sweep [https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/thank-you-kopi-kings-kopitar-officially-retires-following-avalanche-sweep] - MacKinnon Powers Avalanche Past Kings as Colorado Completes Sweep [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/colorado-avalanche/latest-news/game-blog-colorado-avalanche-v-los-angeles-kings-game-4] - How Kopitar Went From The Slovenian Kid to The Greatest King Ever [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/los-angeles-kings/latest-news/how-kopitar-went-from-the-slovenian-kid-to-the-greatest-king-ever] 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]: Minnesota (2.10/+110), Dallas (1.75/-133) - Stars Face Mounting Pressure At Even Strength As Wild Continue To Dominate Play [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/dallas-stars/latest-news/stars-face-mounting-pressure-at-even-strength-as-wild-continue-to-dominate-play] - '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] - 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] 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) - 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] - Utah Mammoth Are No Longer a Cute Story — They’re a Real Threat [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/utah/latest-news/utah-mammoth-are-no-longer-a-cute-story-they-re-a-real-threat] - Golden Knights Shaking Things Up Ahead of Important Game 4 vs Mammoth [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights/latest-news/golden-knights-shaking-things-up-ahead-of-important-game-4-vs-mammoth] EDMONTON OILERS (P2) VS. ANAHEIM DUCKS (P3) Anaheim leads 3-1 Game 1: Anaheim 3, Edmonton 4 Game 2: Anaheim 6, Edmonton 4 Game 3: Edmonton 4, Anaheim 7 Game 4: Edmonton 3, Anaheim 4 (OT) Game 5 odds on BetMGM [https://betmgmsporton.onelink.me/otUl/4rkbpwij]: Edmonton (1.57/-175), Anaheim (2.45/+145) - 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] LEADING SCORERS 1: Jackson LaCombe, Anaheim Ducks: 8 points, 4 games T-2: Taylor Hall, Carolina Hurricanes: 7 points, 4 games T-2: Matt Duchene, Dallas Stars: 7 points, 4 games T-2: Jake Guentzel, Tampa Bay Lightning 7 points, 4 games T-2: Brandon Hagel, Tampa Bay Lightning 7 points, 4 games T-2: Leon Draisaitl, Edmonton Oilers: 7 points, 4 games -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Image [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/14887245-4d54-4f56-aa53-f2836143f24c.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]. 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