The Buffalo Sabres [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres] come out firing on all cylinders in the first two periods and defeated the Montreal Canadiens [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/montreal-canadiens] in Game 1 of their second-round series. In the late-night game, the young and hungry Anaheim Ducks [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/anaheim-ducks] picked up a hard-fought win on the road over the Vegas Golden Knights [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights] to even their series at 1-1. As for Thursday's NHL playoff action, the Flyers will try to avoid trailing 3-0 in the series to the Carolina Hurricanes [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes]. 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 Thursday. MAY 7 NHL PLAYOFF SCHEDULE Time is listed in eastern time. Game 3: Carolina at Philadelphia, Thursday, May 7, 8 p.m. (TNT, truTV, HBO Max, SN, CBC, 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 (1.60/-165), 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] - Noah Cates' Absence Forces Structural Changes For Flyers Vs. Hurricanes [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/philadelphia-flyers/latest-news/noah-cates-absence-forces-structural-changes-for-flyers-vs-hurricanes] BUFFALO SABRES (A1) VS. MONTREAL CANADIENS (A3) Buffalo leads 1-0 Game 1: Montreal 2, Buffalo 4 Game 2 odds on BetMGM [https://betmgmsporton.onelink.me/otUl/4rkbpwij]: Montreal (2.15/+115), Buffalo (1.72 /-142) - Habs Puzzled Why Cole Caufield Isn't Producing: 'He Just Doesn't Have The Bounces Right Now' [https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/habs-puzzled-why-cole-caufield-isnt-producing-he-just-doesn-t-have-the-bounces-right-now] - Sabres Turn Power Play Problems Into Canadiens' Nightmare [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/latest-news/sabres-turn-power-play-problems-into-canadiens-nightmare] - Canadiens Suffer Game 1 Defeat As Opportunistic Sabres Draw First Blood [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/montreal-canadiens/latest-news/canadiens-suffer-game-1-defeat-as-opportunistic-sabres-draw-first-blood] 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 (1.78/-128), Minnesota (2.05/+105) - Wild Facing 2-0 Hole With A Major Goalie Decision Looming [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/wild-facing-2-0-hole-with-a-major-goalie-decision-looming] - 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] - Colorado Leads 2-0 Heading To St. Paul As Fans Eye Tickets For Games 3 And 4 [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/colorado-avalanche/latest-news/colorado-leads-2-0-heading-to-st-paul-as-fans-eye-tickets-for-games-3-and-4] VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS (P1) VS. ANAHEIM DUCKS (P3) Tied 1-1 Game 1: Anaheim 1, Vegas 3 Game 2: Anaheim 3, Vegas 1 Game 3 odds on BetMGM [https://betmgmsporton.onelink.me/otUl/4rkbpwij]: Vegas (1.91/-110), Anaheim (1.91/-110) - Takeaways From The Ducks' 3-1 Win Over The Golden Knights [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/anaheim-ducks/game-day/takeaways-from-the-ducks-3-1-win-over-the-golden-knights-series-tied-1-1] - The Kids Are Alright: Young Ducks Shine In Golden Knights' 3-1 Loss [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights/latest-news/the-kids-are-alright-young-ducks-shine-golden-knights-fall-3-1] - Who's Hot And Cold In The NHL Playoffs: Mitch Marner Heats Up [https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/whos-hot-and-cold-in-the-nhl-playoffs-mitch-marner-heats-up] 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, 8 games T-2. Matt Boldy, Minnesota Wild: 10 points, 8 games T-2. Jack Eichel, Vegas Golden Knights: 10 points, 8 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?_gl=1*v5rozm*_ga*NDAxOTY4NTMuMTc1NTg5NTA0Mg..*_ga_ZET34ZFCGX*czE3Nzc4MTkwMTIkbzQyMSRnMSR0MTc3NzgxOTY0MiRqNDgkbDAkaDA.]. 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.
