The Colorado Avalanche [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/colorado-avalanche] are in some neat NHL playoff company after the first two games of their second-round series. Since 1986, only the 1988 Calgary Flames [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/calgary-flames] and 1987 Edmonton Oilers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers] have scored more goals than the Avalanche's 14 through the first two games of a series. The Alberta rivals scored 15 each. Colorado recorded nine goals in Game 1 and five in Game 2 to take a 2-0 series lead against the Minnesota Wild [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild]. The Buffalo Sabres [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres] and Montreal Canadiens [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/montreal-canadiens], meanwhile, will get their series underway on Wednesday as part of a two-game NHL schedule. 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 Wednesday. MAY 6 NHL PLAYOFF SCHEDULE Times are listed in eastern time. Game 1: Montreal at Buffalo, Wednesday, May 6, 7 p.m. (TNT, truTV, HBO Max, SN, CBC, TVAS) Game 2: Anaheim at Vegas, Wednesday, May 6, 9:30 p.m. (TNT, truTV, HBO Max, 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] CAROLINA HURRICANES (M1) VS. PHILADELPHIA FLYERS (M3) Carolina leads 2-0 Game 1: Philadelphia 0, Carolina 3 Game 2: Philadelphia 2, Carolina 3 (OT) Game 3 odds on BetMGM [https://betmgmsporton.onelink.me/otUl/4rkbpwij]: Carolina (1.59/-169), Philadelphia (2.40/+140) - Philadelphia Flyers Must 'Climb Out Of The Grave' Again Vs. Hurricanes [https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/philadelphia-flyers-must-climb-out-of-the-grave-again-vs-hurricanes] - Taylor Hall Calls Game; Hurricanes Take 2-0 Series Lead [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/game-day/taylor-hall-calls-game-hurricanes-take-2-0-series-lead] - No Surprises, Only Solutions: Flyers Search for Answers in Game 2 Against Hurricanes [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/philadelphia-flyers/latest-news/no-surprises-only-solutions-flyers-search-for-answers-in-game-2-against-hurricanes] BUFFALO SABRES (A1) VS. MONTREAL CANADIENS (A3) Game 1 odds on BetMGM [https://betmgmsporton.onelink.me/otUl/4rkbpwij]: Montreal (2.10/+110), Buffalo (1.77/-129) - Sabres Prepared For The Challenge Of Facing The Canadiens [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/latest-news/sabres-prepared-for-the-challenge-of-facing-the-canadiens] - Expect A Big Battle In Round 2 As The Canadiens Take On Division Leading Sabres [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/montreal-canadiens/latest-news/expect-a-big-battle-in-round-2-as-the-canadiens-take-on-division-leading-sabres] - 'I Know You Guys Are Nervous': Canadiens' Jakub Dobes Trashes Lightning With Game 7 Chirp [https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/i-know-you-guys-are-nervous-canadiens-jakub-dobes-trashes-lightning-with-game-7-chirp] COLORADO AVALANCHE (C1) VS. MINNESOTA WILD (C3) Colorado leads 2-0 Game 1: Minnesota 6, Colorado 9 Game 2: Minnesota 2, Colorado 5 Game 3 odds on BetMGM [https://betmgmsporton.onelink.me/otUl/4rkbpwij]: Colorado (1.80/-125), Minnesota (2.05/+105) - Game Blog: Minnesota Wild Vs. Colorado Avalanche, Game 2 [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/colorado-avalanche/latest-news/game-blog-minnesota-wild-v-colorado-avalanche-game-2] - The Avalanche And Wild's Slugfest Deserves To Be The NHL's Western Final [https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/the-avalanche-and-wilds-slugfest-deserves-to-be-the-nhls-western-final] - This Isn't Dallas: Avalanche Expose Wild Off The Rush In 9-6 Win [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/this-isn-t-dallas-avalanche-expose-wild-off-the-rush-in-9-6-win] VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS (P1) VS. ANAHEIM DUCKS (P3) Vegas leads 1-0 Game 1: Anaheim 1, Vegas 3 Game 2 odds on BetMGM [https://betmgmsporton.onelink.me/otUl/4rkbpwij]: Anaheim (2.35/+135), Vegas (1.62/-161) - Game 1 Analysis: Hart, Marner Dominant in Controversial 3-1 Win [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights/latest-news/golden-knights-vs-ducks-game-1-analysis-hart-marner-dominant-in-controversial-3-1-win] - Takeaways From The Ducks' 3-1 Loss To The Golden Knights [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/anaheim-ducks/game-day/takeaways-from-the-ducks-3-1-loss-to-the-golden-knights-vegas-leads-series-1-0] - 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] LEADING SCORERS T-1. Quinn Hughes, Minnesota Wild: 11 points, 8 games T-1. Kirill Kaprizov, Minnesota Wild: 11 points, 8 games T-2. Nathan MacKinnon, Colorado Avalanche: 10 points, 6 games T-2. Leon Draisaitl, Edmonton Oilers: 10 points, 6 games T-2. Jackson LaCombe, Anaheim Ducks: 10 points, 7 games T-2. Matt Boldy, Minnesota Wild: 10 points, 8 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.
