Stanley Cup Playoffs: Round 2 schedules, scores

May 02, 2026 - 11:00pm

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With the first round in the rearview mirror, it's time for the conference semifinals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The NHL announced the schedule for Round 2, with all games available on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+.

Here are the schedules for all second-round matchups (all times ET):

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Broadcast schedule

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Carolina leads series 1-0

Game 1: Carolina 3, Philadelphia 0
Game 2: Philadelphia at Carolina, Mon. May 4 at 7 p.m.
Game 3: Carolina at Philadelphia, Thurs. May 7 at 8 p.m.
Game 4: Carolina at Philadelphia, Sat. May 9 at 6 p.m.
*Game 5: Philadelphia at Carolina, Mon. May 11 at TBD
*Game 6: Carolina at Philadelphia, Wed. May 13 at TBD
*Game 7: Philadelphia at Carolina, Sat. May 16 at TBD

Buffalo Sabres vs. Montreal Canadiens/Tampa Bay Lightning
Series tied 0-0

Game 1: Montreal/Tampa Bay at Buffalo, Wed. May 6 at 7 p.m.
Game 2: Montreal/Tampa Bay at Buffalo, Fri. May 8 at 7 p.m.
Game 3: Buffalo at Montreal/Tampa Bay, Sun. May 10 at 7 p.m.
Game 4: Buffalo at Montreal/Tampa Bay, Tue. May 12 at TBD
*Game 5: Montreal/Tampa Bay at Buffalo, Thurs. May 14 at TBD
*Game 6: Buffalo at Montreal/Tampa Bay, Sat. May 16 at TBD
*Game 7: Montreal/Tampa Bay at Buffalo, Mon. May 18 at TBD

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Colorado Avalanche vs. Minnesota Wild
Series tied 0-0

Game 1: Minnesota at Colorado, Sun. May 3 at 9 p.m.
Game 2: Minnesota at Colorado, Tue. May 5 at 8 p.m.
Game 3: Colorado at Minnesota, Sat. May 9 at 9 p.m.
Game 4: Colorado at Minnesota, Mon. May 11 at TBD
*Game 5: Minnesota at Colorado, Wed. May 13 at TBD
*Game 6: Colorado at Minnesota, Fri. May 15 at TBD
*Game 7: Minnesota at Colorado, Sun. May 17 at TBD

Vegas Golden Knights vs. Anaheim Ducks
Series tied 0-0

Game 1: Anaheim at Vegas, Mon. May 4 at 9:30 p.m.
Game 2: Anaheim at Vegas, Wed. May 6 at 9:30 p.m.
Game 3: Vegas at Anaheim, Fri. May 8 at 9:30 p.m.
Game 4: Vegas at Anaheim, Sun. May 10 at 9:30 p.m.
*Game 5: Anaheim at Vegas, Tue. May 12 at TBD
*Game 6: Vegas at Anaheim, Thurs. May 14 at TBD
*Game 7: Anaheim at Vegas, Sat. May 16 at TBD

*- If necessary