Unbelievable Upsets and Rivalries Ignite the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round—Who Will Advance?

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Boston Bruins (WC1) vs. Buffalo Sabres (A1)

Series tied 1-1

Game 1: Boston 3 at Buffalo 4
Game 2: Boston 4 at Buffalo 2
Game 3: Buffalo at Boston, 7 p.m. ET April 23
Game 4: Buffalo at Boston, 2 p.m. ET April 26
*Game 5: Boston at Buffalo, April 28
*Game 6: Buffalo at Boston, May 1
*Game 7: Boston at Buffalo, May 3

*- If necessary

Montreal Canadiens (A3) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (A2)

Series tied 1-1

Game 1: Montreal 4 at Tampa Bay 3 (OT)
Game 2: Montreal 2 at Tampa Bay 3
Game 3: Tampa Bay at Montreal, 7 p.m. ET April 24
Game 4: Tampa Bay at Montreal, 7 p.m. ET April 26
*Game 5: Montreal at Tampa Bay, April 29
*Game 6: Tampa Bay at Montreal, May 1
*Game 7: Montreal at Tampa Bay, May 3

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