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The Stanley Cup Playoffs turn up the intensity tonight with a high-stakes doubleheader as teams look to either gain an edge or fight for their season’s survival.
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In the Eastern Conference, the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres head into a crucial Game 5 with the series knotted at 2-2. Out West, the Vegas Golden Knights arrive at the Honda Center with a 3-2 series lead over the Anaheim Ducks.
Here's how to watch:
NHL playoff TV schedule 2026: Second round
All times p.m. ET. x-if necessary
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens
Series tied 2-2
- Game 1: Sabres 4, Canadiens 2
- Game 2: Canadiens 5, Sabres 1
- Game 3: Canadiens 6, Sabres 2
- Game 4: Sabres 3, Canadiens 2
- Game 5: May 14, Montreal at Buffalo, 7 p.m., TNT, truTV
- x-Game 6: May 16, Buffalo at Montreal, TBA, (ABC or ESPN)
- x-Game 7: May 18, Montreal at Buffalo, TBA, ESPN
Carolina Hurricanes vs Philadelphia Flyers
Carolina wins 4-0
- Game 1: Hurricanes 3, Flyers 0
- Game 2: Hurricanes 3, Flyers 2 (OT)
- Game 3: Hurricanes 4, Flyers 1
- Game 4: Hurricanes 3, Flyers 2 (OT)
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild
Colorado wins 4-1
- Game 1: Avalanche 9, Wild 6
- Game 2: Avalanche 5, Wild 2
- Game 3: Wild 5, Avalanche 1
- Game 4: Avalanche 5, Wild 2
- Game 5: Avalanche 4, Wild 3 (OT)
Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks
Vegas leads series 3-2
- Game 1: Golden Knights 3, Ducks 1
- Game 2: Ducks 3, Golden Knights 1
- Game 3: Golden Knights 6, Ducks 2
- Game 4: Ducks 4, Golden Knights 3
- Game 5: Golden Knights 3, Ducks 2
- Game 6: May 14, Vegas at Anaheim, 9:30 p.m., TNT, truTV
- x-Game 7: May 16, Anaheim at Vegas, TBA, ABC or ESPN
How to watch NHL playoffs
NHL playoff games will be broadcast in the United States by ESPN, TNT and their affiliated networks.
How to stream NHL playoffs
Fubo carries ESPN, and Sling carries TNT.
Most goals scored in NHL playoff game
The record for the most goals in an NHL playoff game depends on whether you are looking at one team's performance or the total combined score.
The Edmonton Oilers hold the record for the most goals scored by a single team in a playoff game, putting up 13 goals against the Los Angeles Kings on April 9, 1987.
GoalsTeamOpponentDateFinal Score13Edmonton OilersLos Angeles KingsApril 9, 198713-312Los Angeles KingsCalgary FlamesApril 10, 199012-411Montreal CanadiensToronto Maple LeafsMarch 30, 194411-011Edmonton OilersChicago BlackhawksMay 4, 198511-2The record for the highest-scoring game in total was set during the 1982 Division Semifinals.
- 18 Goals: Los Angeles Kings (10) vs. Edmonton Oilers (8) on April 7, 1982.
- 17 Goals:Pittsburgh Penguins (10) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (7) on April 25, 1989.
- 16 Goals: Two games are tied at 16, involving high-scoring matchups from the Oilers (1987) and the Kings (1990).
On May 3, 2026, the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Minnesota Wild 9-6. Their 15 combined goals tied for the third-highest-scoring game in NHL playoff history, matching a feat last achieved by the Flames and Oilers in 2022.
This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: When do the Sabres play again? When is the next Canadiens game?