The NHL has officially released the television schedule for the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, setting the stage for what promises to be an electrifying week of hockey. Announced Saturday night, the schedule reveals start times and networks for all series, with one Eastern Conference matchup still hanging in the balance—a decisive Game 7 between the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday. The winner will advance to face the Buffalo Sabres in the second round.
Action is already underway in the East, as the Carolina Hurricanes and Philadelphia Flyers kicked off the second round Saturday night, right as the league unveiled the full lineup. Over in the Western Conference, the Colorado Avalanche are set to battle the Minnesota Wild, while the Vegas Golden Knights take on the Anaheim Ducks in what should be a clash of styles and intensity.
Fans can catch all the action across ESPN, ABC, and TNT Sports (including TNT and truTV), with streaming available on HBO Max. Here's a breakdown of the upcoming games (all times Eastern; an asterisk* denotes games "if necessary" in the best-of-seven series):
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Game 1: Saturday, May 2, 8 p.m.; ABC
Game 2: Monday, May 4, 7 p.m.; ESPN
Game 3: Thursday, May 7, 8 p.m.; TNT, truTV
Game 4: Saturday, May 9, 6 p.m.; TNT, truTV
*Game 5: Monday, May 11, TBD; ESPN
*Game 6: Wednesday, May 13, TBD; TNT, truTV
*Game 7: Saturday, May 16, TBD; TNT, truTV
Buffalo Sabres vs. Montreal Canadiens/Tampa Bay Lightning
Game 1: Wednesday, May 6, 7 p.m.; TNT, truTV
Game 2: Friday, May 8, 7 p.m.; TNT, truTV
Game 3: Sunday, May 10, 7 p.m.; ESPN
Game 4: Tuesday, May 12, TBD; ESPN
*Game 5: Thursday, May 14, TBD; TNT, truTV
*Game 6: Saturday, May 16, TBD; ABC or ESPN
*Game 7: Monday, May 18, TBD; ESPN
Colorado Avalanche vs. Minnesota Wild
Game 1: Sunday, May 3, 9 p.m.; TNT, truTV
Game 2: Tuesday, May 5, 8 p.m.; ESPN
Game 3: Saturday, May 9, 9 p.m.; TNT, truTV
Game 4: Monday, May 11, 10:30 p.m.; ESPN
*Game 5: Wednesday, May 13, TBD; TNT, truTV
*Game 6: Friday, May 15, TBD; ESPN
*Game 7: Sunday, May 17, TBD; TNT, truTV
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Anaheim Ducks
Game 1: Sunday, May 3, 9 p.m.; TNT, truTV
Game 2: Tuesday, May 5, 8 p.m.; ESPN
Game 3: Saturday, May 9, 9 p.m.; TNT, truTV
Game 4: Monday, May 11, 10:30 p.m.; TBD, ESPN
*Game 5: Wednesday, May 13, TBD; TNT, truTV
*Game 6: Friday, May 15, TBD; ESPN
*Game 7: Sunday, May 17, TBD; TNT, truTV
With the intensity ramping up and every game carrying the weight of a potential series shift, gear up for the second round in style. Whether you're cheering from home or hitting the rink, make sure you're ready for every faceoff with the latest hockey apparel and accessories.