"The second round begins before the first round is even over, as the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning are set to play Game 7 of their series on Sunday night."
"Both top-seeded teams in the Eastern and Western Conferences, the Carolina Hurricanes and Colorado Avalanche, remain in contention for the 2026 Stanley Cup after sweeping their first-round opponents."
"Second-round action began on Saturday, with the Hurricanes hosting the Philadelphia Flyers."
"All times listed are Eastern time and, per NHL PR, are subject to change."
The NHL announced the schedule for the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. This round starts while the first round is still ongoing, with the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning set for a decisive Game 7. The Carolina Hurricanes and Colorado Avalanche, both top seeds, advanced after sweeping their first-round opponents. The second round commenced with the Hurricanes facing the Philadelphia Flyers, and matchups include Buffalo against Montreal/Tampa Bay and Colorado against Minnesota.
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