The force guided the Montreal Canadiens [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/montreal-canadiens] during Sunday's NHL playoff action. Despite recording just nine shots on net, they scored one goal that bounced off Tampa Bay Lightning [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning] defenseman J.J. Moser and another that happened when Alex Newhook batted the puck out of mid-air and off Andrei Vasilevskiy's back. The Canadiens were the last team to advance to the second round, which continued Sunday as well when the Colorado Avalanche [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/colorado-avalanche] and Minnesota Wild [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild] took part in a scoring festival. Who are the top Conn Smythe Trophy candidates in the West? 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 Monday. MAY 4 NHL PLAYOFF SCHEDULE Times are listed in eastern time. Game 2: Philadelphia at Carolina, Monday, May 4, 7 p.m. (ESPN, SN, CBC, TVAS) Game 1: Anaheim at Vegas, Monday, May 4, 9:30 p.m. (ESPN, SN, SN360, TVAS) NHL Playoffs 2026 Second-Round Schedule: Dates, Times, Where To Watch [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/b1bacd62-e794-4a55-8200-a7fa9617705c.jpeg] NHL Playoffs 2026 Second-Round Schedule: Dates, Times, Where To Watch The NHL announced the dates for every second-round series of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Here's when and how to watch them. [https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/nhl-playoffs-2026-second-round-schedule-dates-times-where-to-watch] ROUND 2: CAROLINA HURRICANES (M1) VS. PHILADELPHIA FLYERS (M3) Carolina leads 1-0 Game 1: Philadelphia 0, Carolina 3 Game 2 odds on BetMGM [https://betmgmsporton.onelink.me/otUl/4rkbpwij]: Philadelphia (3.20/+220), Carolina (1.36/-278) - Logan Stankoven Once Again Sets The Tone For The Hurricanes As They Coast Past Flyers In Game 1 [https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/logan-stankoven-once-again-sets-the-tone-for-the-hurricanes-as-they-coast-past-flyers-in-game-1] - David Vs. Goliath: Flyers May Need Jiricek To Defeat Mighty Hurricanes [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/philadelphia-flyers/latest-news/david-vs-goliath-flyers-may-need-jiricek-to-defeat-mighty-hurricanes] - 10 Takeaways: Hurricanes Stay Hot, Win Game 1 [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/game-day/10-takeaways-hurricanes-stay-hot-win-game-1] ROUND 2: BUFFALO SABRES (A1) VS. MONTREAL CANADIENS (A3) Game 1 odds on BetMGM [https://betmgmsporton.onelink.me/otUl/4rkbpwij]: Montreal (2.10/+110), Buffalo (1.75/-133) - Canadiens Win The Series With Close 2-1 Steal In Game 7 [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/montreal-canadiens/latest-news/canadiens-steal-the-series-with-close-2-1-win] - Sabres Star Is Showing Why Buffalo Absolutely Can't Lose Him [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/latest-news/sabres-star-is-showing-why-buffalo-absolutely-cant-lose-him] - NHL Playoffs Live Blog: Canadiens Defeat Lightning [https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/nhl-playoffs-live-blog-canadiens-and-lightning-play-do-or-die-game-7] ROUND 2: COLORADO AVALANCHE (C1) VS. MINNESOTA WILD (C3) Colorado leads 1-0 Game 1: Minnesota 6, Colorado 9 Game 2 odds on BetMGM [https://betmgmsporton.onelink.me/otUl/4rkbpwij]: Minnesota (2.65/+165), Colorado (1.50/-200) - Avalanche Outlast Wild In 15-Goal Thriller To Take Game 1 [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/colorado-avalanche/latest-news/nhl-playoffs-live-blog-wild-vs-avalanche-round-two-game-one] - Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek Out Game 1 And Game 2 With Lower-Body Injury [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild] - Wild's Wallstedt, Gustavsson Or Avalanche's Wedgewood, Blackwood; Who Has The Upper Hand In Net? [https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/wilds-wallstedt-gustavsson-or-avalanches-wedgewood-blackwood-who-has-the-upper-hand-in-net] 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/-169) - Vegas, Salt Lake City, And Anaheim: The Success of Non-Traditional Western Hockey Markets [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights/latest-news/vegas-salt-lake-city-and-anaheim-the-success-of-non-traditional-western-hockey-markets] - Five Anaheim Ducks Storylines Ahead Of Their Second Round Series Vs. The Vegas Golden Knights [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/anaheim-ducks/latest-news/five-anaheim-ducks-storylines-ahead-of-their-second-round-series-vs-the-vegas-golden-knights] - A Quick Glance: Golden Knights Take Pacific Division Rivalry With Anaheim Ducks To New Level [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights/latest-news/a-quick-glance-golden-knights-take-pacific-division-rivalry-with-anaheim-ducks-to-new-level] ROUND 1: TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING (A2) VS. MONTREAL CANADIENS (A3) Montreal wins 4-3 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: Montreal 2, Tampa Bay 1 Logan Stankoven Once Again Sets The Tone For The Hurricanes As They Coast Past Flyers In Game 1 [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/a03431f4-1ea7-44b8-aaf1-7997400eb571.jpeg] Logan Stankoven Once Again Sets The Tone For The Hurricanes As They Coast Past Flyers In Game 1 The Carolina Hurricanes got off to a blazing start against the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 1, once again thanks to the heroics of Logan Stankoven. [https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/logan-stankoven-once-again-sets-the-tone-for-the-hurricanes-as-they-coast-past-flyers-in-game-1] LEADING SCORERS 1. Quinn Hughes, Minnesota Wild: 11 points, 7 games T-2. Leon Draisaitl, Edmonton Oilers: 10 points, 6 games T-2. Matt Boldy, Minnesota Wild: 10 points, 7 games T-2. Kirill Kaprizov, Minnesota Wild: 10 points, 7 games T-5. Matt Duchene, Dallas Stars: 9 points, 6 games T-5. Jackson LaCombe, Anaheim Ducks: 9 points, 6 games T-5. Jack Eichel, Vegas Golden Knights: 9 points, 6 games -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Image [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/ceade378-2d1b-4f5b-9427-fb5dc159b112.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*vxgsh8*_ga*NjkyMzUxMy4xNjYzNjIwMzQ3*_ga_ZET34ZFCGX*czE3NzYzNDk1ODUkbzMzNzkkZzEkdDE3NzYzNTcyNzAkajE4JGwwJGgw]. 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.
