Stanley Cup Playoffs: Round 1 schedules, scores

May 03, 2026 - 8:51pm

Frank Seravalli joins Sportsnet Central to discuss each of the Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa Senators first-round playoff series and why they could all get past their opponents.

With the regular season officially over, it's time for playoff hockey.

The NHL has unveiled its 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs schedule for Round 1. Every game can be seen on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+.

Here are the schedules for all the first-round matchups:

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Ottawa Senators vs. Carolina Hurricanes
Carolina wins series 4-0

Game 1: Carolina 2, Ottawa 0
Game 2: Carolina 3, Ottawa 2, 2OT
Game 3: Carolina 2, Ottawa 1
Game 4: Carolina 4, Ottawa 2

Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
Montreal wins series 4-3

Game 1: Montreal 4, Tampa Bay 3, OT
Game 2: Tampa Bay 3, Montreal 2, OT
Game 3: Montreal 3, Tampa Bay 2, 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

Philadelphia Flyers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
Philadelphia wins series 4-2

Game 1: Philadelphia 3, Pittsburgh 2
Game 2: Philadelphia 3, Penguins 0
Game 3: Philadelphia 5, Pittsburgh 2
Game 4: Pittsburgh 4, Philadelphia 2
Game 5: Pittsburgh 3, Philadelphia 2
Game 6: Philadelphia 1, Pittsburgh 0

Boston Bruins vs. Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo wins series 4-2

Game 1: Buffalo 4, Boston 3
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

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Broadcast schedule