NHL Playoffs Tracker: Series Results, Odds, Top Scorers, May 22 Schedule
The Montreal Canadiens put the hockey world on notice with their 6-2 win against the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday.
Montreal handed the Hurricanes their first loss of the playoffs and took a 1-0 lead in the Eastern Conference final.
Both lower seeds in the conference finals won Game 1. On Friday, the Vegas Golden Knights will try to win Game 2 as well and take a 2-0 series lead over the Colorado Avalanche.
NHL Playoffs 2026 Conference Finals Schedule: Dates, Times, Where To Watch
The NHL released the schedule for the conference finals. Here's when and where to watch the games.
Eastern Conference Final: Carolina Hurricanes (M1) vs. Montreal Canadiens (A3)
Montreal leads 1-0
Game 1: Montreal 6, Carolina 2
Game 2 odds on BetMGM: Montreal (2.70/+170), Carolina (1.48/-210)
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Western Conference Final: Colorado Avalanche (C1) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (P1)
Vegas leads 1-0
Game 1: Vegas 4, Colorado 2
Game 2 odds on BetMGM: Vegas (2.70/+170), Colorado (1.48/-210)
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Leading Scorers
1. Mitch Marner, Vegas Golden Knights: 19 points, 13 games
T-2. Jack Eichel, Vegas Golden Knights: 16 points, 13 games
T-2. Nick Suzuki, Montreal Canadiens, 16 points, 13 games
T-4. Kirill Kaprizov, Minnesota Wild: 15 points, 11 games
T-4. Quinn Hughes, Minnesota Wild: 15 points, 11 games
T-4. Tage Thompson, Buffalo Sabres: 15 points, 13 games
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This story was originally published May 22, 2026 at 9:37 AM.