NHL Playoffs Tracker: Series Results, Odds, Top Scorers As Of May 28

After losing the first game of the Eastern Conference, the Carolina Hurricanes have won three straight.

They've pushed the Montreal Canadiens to the brink of elimination with a spot in the Stanley Cup final on the line.

The Canadiens were outshot 19-3 in the third period of Wednesday's Game 4. Montreal's combined for 17 third-period shots in the first four games of the series.

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.

Western Conference Final: Colorado Avalanche (C1) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (P1)

Vegas wins 4-0

Game 1: Vegas 4, Colorado 2

Game 2: Vegas 3, Colorado 1

Game 3: Colorado 3, Vegas 5

Game 4: Colorado 1, Vegas 2

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Leading Scorers

1. Mitch Marner, Vegas Golden Knights: 21 points, 16 games

2. Jack Eichel, Vegas Golden Knights: 18 points, 16 games

3. Nick Suzuki, Montreal Canadiens: 16 points, 18 games

T-4. Kirill Kaprizov, Minnesota Wild: 15 points, 11 games

T-4. Quinn Hughes, Minnesota Wild: 15 points, 11 games

T-4. Nathan MacKinnon, Colorado Avalanche: 15 points, 13 games

T-4. Tage Thompson, Buffalo Sabres: 15 points, 13 games

T-4. Lane Hutson, Montreal Canadiens: 15 points, 18 games

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This story was originally published May 28, 2026 at 10:01 AM.