The second round of the NHL playoffs will start before the first round ends. With the Tampa Bay Lightning [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning] beating the Montreal Canadiens [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/montreal-canadiens] 1-0 in overtime on Friday, there will be a Game 7 between the two squads on Sunday at 6 p.m. ET for a spot in the second round against the Buffalo Sabres [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres]. Before that game happens, however, we will see the Carolina Hurricanes [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes] and Philadelphia Flyers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/philadelphia-flyers] get started on Saturday. The Colorado Avalanche [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/colorado-avalanche] and Minnesota Wild [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild] will also start their second-round series on Sunday at 9 p.m. ET, the NHL announced. 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 these NHL playoffs and the schedule for Saturday. MAY 2 NHL PLAYOFF SCHEDULE Time is listed in eastern time. Round 2, Game 1: Philadelphia at Carolina, Saturday, May 2, 8 p.m. (ABC, SN, TVAS) ROUND 2: CAROLINA HURRICANES (M1) VS. PHILADELPHIA FLYERS (M3) Game 1 odds on BetMGM [https://betmgmsporton.onelink.me/otUl/4rkbpwij]: Philadelphia (2.70/+170), Carolina (1.48/-208) - Nikolaj Ehlers, Alexander Nikishin Expected To Play In Game 1 Against Flyers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/latest-news/nikolaj-ehlers-alexander-nikishin-expected-to-play-in-game-1-against-flyers] - Flyers Will Have Quick Turnaround; Hurricanes Series Start Time Set [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/philadelphia-flyers/latest-news/flyers-will-have-quick-turnaround-hurricanes-series-start-time-set] ROUND 2: COLORADO AVALANCHE (C1) VS. MINNESOTA WILD (C3) Game 1 odds on BetMGM [https://betmgmsporton.onelink.me/otUl/4rkbpwij]: Minnesota (2.55/+155), Colorado (1.53/-189) - 'Ice In His Veins': Behind The Rookie Who Ended The Wild's First-Round Curse [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/ice-in-his-veins-behind-the-rookie-who-ended-the-wild-s-first-round-curse] - NHL 26 Predicts Avalanche Cruise Past Wild In Just Five Games [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/colorado-avalanche/latest-news/nhl-26-predicts-avalanche-cruise-past-wild-in-just-five-games] ROUND 2: VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS (P1) VS. ANAHEIM DUCKS (P3) Game 1 odds on BetMGM [https://betmgmsporton.onelink.me/otUl/4rkbpwij]: Anaheim (2.40/+140), Vegas (1.59/-170) - Ducks To Face Golden Knights In Round 2 Of 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/anaheim-ducks/latest-news/ducks-to-face-golden-knights-in-round-two-of-2026-stanley-cup-playoffs] - Karlsson Skates With Golden Knights Ahead of Pivotal Game 6, Possibly Nearing Return [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights/latest-news/karlsson-skates-with-golden-knights-ahead-of-pivotal-game-6-possibly-nearing-return] ROUND 1: TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING (A2) VS. MONTREAL CANADIENS (A3) Series tied 3-3 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: Montreal 3, Tampa Bay 2 Game 6: Tampa Bay 1, Montreal 0 (OT) Game 7 odds on BetMGM [https://betmgmsporton.onelink.me/otUl/4rkbpwij]: Montreal (2.40/+140), Tampa Bay (1.59/-170) - Can The Canadiens Succeed Where The Maple Leafs Failed? [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/montreal-canadiens/latest-news/can-the-canadiens-succeed-where-the-maple-leafs-failed] ROUND 1: BUFFALO SABRES (A1) VS. BOSTON BRUINS (WC1) Buffalo wins series 4-2 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: Boston 2, Buffalo 1 (OT) Game 6: Buffalo 4, Boston 1 - '19 Years Of Pain Ended': Social Media Reacts To Sabres Knocking Out The Bruins In Boston [https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/19-years-of-pain-ended-social-media-reacts-to-sabres-knocking-out-the-bruins-in-boston] - Bruins Eliminated In Game 6 By The Buffalo Sabres [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/game-day/bruins-eliminated-in-game-6-by-the-buffalo-sabres] - Sabres' Lindy Ruff Named Finalist For Top NHL Award [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/latest-news/sabres-lindy-ruff-named-finalist-for-top-nhl-award] '19 Years Of Pain Ended': Social Media Reacts To Sabres Knocking Out The Bruins In Boston [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/97f42e51-0fb0-4bec-8e1b-fd4d204d1e58.jpeg] '19 Years Of Pain Ended': Social Media Reacts To Sabres Knocking Out The Bruins In Boston The Buffalo Sabres eliminated the Boston Bruins in six games to advance to the second round of the playoffs for the first time since 2007, 19 years ago. Fans online had lots to say about both squads. [https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/19-years-of-pain-ended-social-media-reacts-to-sabres-knocking-out-the-bruins-in-boston] ROUND 1: VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS (P1) VS. UTAH MAMMOTH (WC1) Vegas wins series 4-2 Game 1: Utah 2, Vegas 4 Game 2: Utah 3, Vegas 2 Game 3: Vegas 2, Utah 4 Game 4: Vegas 5, Utah 4 (OT) Game 5: Utah 4, Vegas 5 (2OT) Game 6: Vegas 5, Utah 1 - Finding Dory: How Pavel Dorofeyev Found His Game At The 'Perfect Time' [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights/latest-news/finding-dory-how-pavel-dorofeyev-found-his-game-at-the-perfect-time] - How The Utah Mammoth Became A Threat For Years To Come [https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/how-the-utah-mammoth-became-a-threat-for-years-to-come] ROUND 1: PITTSBURGH PENGUINS (M2) VS. PHILADELPHIA FLYERS (M3) Philadelphia wins series 4-2 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: Philadelphia 2, Pittsburgh 3 Game 6: Pittsburgh 0, Philadelphia 1 (OT) - Flyers Embrace Underdog Role As They Eye Hurricanes: 'I Used To Love When Someone Doubts You' [https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/flyers-embrace-underdog-role-as-they-eye-hurricanes-i-used-to-love-when-someone-doubts-you] - Penguins Eliminated In First Round By Flyers In Game 6 OT [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/game-day/breaking-penguins-eliminated-in-first-round-by-flyers-in-game-6-ot] - After Benching, Matvei Michkov Delivers Flyers Another Clutch Moment [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/philadelphia-flyers/latest-news/after-benching-matvei-michkov-delivers-flyers-another-clutch-moment] ROUND 1: 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 - Carolina Hurricanes To Face Philadelphia Flyers In Second Round [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/latest-news/carolina-hurricanes-to-face-philadelphia-flyers-in-second-round] - One Battle After Another: Brady Tkachuk Addresses Distraction-Filled Season [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/ottawa-senators/latest-news/one-battle-after-another-brady-tkachuk-addresses-distraction-filled-season] - 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] ROUND 1: 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 - Post-Mortem: Los Angeles Kings End The Kopitar Era In Crushing Fashion [https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/post-mortem-los-angeles-kings-end-the-kopitar-era-in-crushing-fashion] - '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] - Wedgewood's Response To Vezina Snub Is Simple: Win The Stanley Cup [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/colorado-avalanche/latest-news/wedgewood-s-response-to-the-snub-is-simple-chase-the-stanley-cup] ROUND 1: DALLAS STARS (C2) VS. MINNESOTA WILD (C3) Minnesota wins series 4-2 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: Minnesota 4, Dallas 2 Game 6: Dallas 2, Minnesota 5 - From Blockbuster To Breakthrough: This Is Why The Wild Traded For Quinn Hughes [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/from-blockbuster-to-breakthrough-this-is-why-the-wild-traded-for-quinn-hughes] - Minnesota Sends Stars Home, Advances To Face Avalanche [https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/nhl-playoffs-live-blog-minnesota-wild-try-to-eliminate-dallas-stars-in-game-6] Post-Mortem: What Should The Edmonton Oilers Do After A Disappointing Season? [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/52c1976b-abe6-40fd-b4b8-cc84ac97d031.jpeg] Post-Mortem: What Should The Edmonton Oilers Do After A Disappointing Season? The Edmonton Oilers did not look like Stanley Cup front-runners this season. As Connor McDavid said, they looked average. There are burning questions the team must face. [https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/post-mortem-what-should-the-edmonton-oilers-do-after-a-disappointing-season] ROUND 1: EDMONTON OILERS (P2) VS. ANAHEIM DUCKS (P3) Anaheim wins series 4-2 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: Anaheim 1, Edmonton 4 Game 6: Edmonton 2, Anaheim 5 - The Oilers' Game 5 Answer Was Not Connor McDavid [https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/the-oilers-game-5-answer-was-not-connor-mcdavid-it-was-those-around-him] - Is Anyone Else Surprised By Podkolzin's Progression? [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/is-anyone-else-surprised-by-podkolzins-progression] LEADING SCORERS 1. Leon Draisaitl, Edmonton Oilers: 10 points, 6 games T-2. Matt Boldy, Minnesota Wild: 9 points, 6 games T-2. Matt Duchene, Dallas Stars: 9 points, 6 games T-2. Kirill Kaprizov, Minnesota Wild: 9 points, 6 games T-2. Jackson LaCombe, Anaheim Ducks: 9 points, 6 games T-2. Jack Eichel, Vegas Golden Knights: 9 points, 6 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]. 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.
