NHL Playoffs Tracker: Series Results, Top Scorers, April 25 Schedule
The Montreal Canadiens, Utah Mammoth and Anaheim Ducks all took 2-1 series leads during Friday's Stanley Cup playoffs fixtures.
Another three games are on the way for Saturday, two of which could see the Carolina Hurricanes and Philadelphia Flyers complete a series sweep. Meanwhile, the Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild go head-to-head for Game 4.
Here are series updates, odds for the next game in each matchup from BetMGM, leading scorers in the early stages of the playoffs and the schedule for Saturday.
NHL Playoffs 2026 First-Round Schedule: Dates, Times, Where To Watch
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Carolina Hurricanes (M1) vs. Ottawa Senators (WC2)
Carolina leads 3-0
Game 1: Ottawa 0, Carolina 2
Game 2: Ottawa 2, Carolina 3 (2OT)
Game 3: Carolina 2, Ottawa 1
Game 4 odds on BetMGM: Carolina (1.80/-125), Ottawa (2.05/+105)
- Senators Defenseman Jake Sanderson To Miss Game Four: 'He's Not Doing Very Well'
- Taylor Hall Will Not Receive Supplemental Discipline For Hit To Head Of Jake Sanderson
- Senators Coach Calls Out 'Average' Performance From Tkachuk And Stutzle
Pittsburgh Penguins (M2) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (M3)
Philadelphia leads 3-0
Game 1: Philadelphia 3, Pittsburgh 2
Game 2: Philadelphia 3, Pittsburgh 0
Game 3: Pittsburgh 2, Philadelphia 5
Game 4 odds on BetMGM: Pittsburgh (2.00/+100), Philadelphia (1.83/-120)
- Flyers Weighing Goaltending Decision As Vladar Deals With Playoff Wear And Tear
- Old-Time Flyers Hockey Rocks Philadelphia: 'The Crowd Went Bananas'
Buffalo Sabres (A1) vs. Boston Bruins (WC1)
Buffalo leads 2-1
Game 1: Boston 3, Buffalo 4
Game 2: Boston 4, Buffalo 2
Game 3: Buffalo 3, Boston 1
Game 4 odds on BetMGM: Buffalo (1.95/-105), Boston (1.87/-115)
- Bruins Need Big Response From Their Top Stars In Game 4
- Lyon's Stop, Ostlund Stepping In Gives Sabres A boost In Game 3 Win
- Alex Lyon Saves The Buffalo Sabres In The Crease
Tampa Bay Lightning (A2) vs. Montreal Canadiens (A3)
Montreal leads 2-1
Game 1: Montreal 4, Tampa Bay 3 (OT)
Game 2: Montreal 2, Tampa Bay 3 (OT)
Game 3: Tampa Bay 2, Montreal 3 (OT)
Game 4 odds on BetMGM: Tampa Bay (1.87/-115), Montreal (1.95/-105)
- Canadiens' Hutson Is Making Smart Reads
- Canadiens' Xhekaj Laughs Off Lightning's Self-Given Bad Guys Tag
Colorado Avalanche (C1) vs. Los Angeles Kings (WC2)
Colorado leads 3-0
Game 1: Los Angeles 1, Colorado 2
Game 2: Los Angeles 1, Colorado 2 (OT)
Game 3: Colorado 4, Los Angeles 2
Game 4 odds on BetMGM: Colorado (1.59/-170), Los Angeles (2.40/+140)
- 'Some Guys Can Play Better': Why The Kings' Top Line Must Be Broken Up For Game 4
- Kings Shouldn't Think About Beating The Avalanche, Worry About Beating Wedgewood Instead
- Bednar Addresses Cold Power Play as Avalanche Take Commanding 3–0 Lead Over Kings
Dallas Stars (C2) vs. Minnesota Wild (C3)
Dallas leads 2-1
Game 1: Minnesota 6, Dallas 1
Game 2: Minnesota 2, Dallas 4
Game 3: Dallas 4, Minnesota 3 (2OT)
Game 4 odds on BetMGM: Dallas (2.10/+110), Minnesota (1.75/-133)
- Stars Break Wild Hearts in Double OT Thriller
- Wild Rule Rugged Forward Yakov Trenin Out For Game 4
- Wild Let Special Teams Slip And The Series Is Slipping With It
Vegas Golden Knights (P1) vs. Utah Mammoth (WC1)
Utah leads 2-1
Game 1: Utah 2, Vegas 4
Game 2: Utah 3, Vegas 2
Game 3: Vegas 2, Utah 4
Game 4 odds on BetMGM: Vegas (1.85/-118), Utah (1.98/-102)
- Vegas Golden Knights Set Standard For Border Rival Utah Mammoth
- Utah vs Vegas Turns Personal as Mammoth Launch Jersey Exchange for Fans
- Golden Knights Drop Game 3 In Salt Lake City As Mammoth Take 2-1 Series Lead After 4-2 Win
Edmonton Oilers (P2) vs. Anaheim Ducks (P3)
Anaheim leads 2-1
Game 1: Anaheim 3, Edmonton 4
Game 2: Anaheim 6, Edmonton 4
Game 3: Edmonton 4, Anaheim 7
Game 4 odds on BetMGM: Edmonton (1.75/-133), Anaheim (2.10/+110)
- 3 Reasons to Remain Optimistic About Oilers in Series vs Ducks
- Joel Quenneville's Cheeky Lineup Adjustment Pays Off
- The Most Important Bird In Oilers Playoff History
Leading Scorers
T-1: Wyatt Johnston, Dallas Stars: 5 points, 3 games
T-1. Jason Robertson, Dallas Stars: 5 points, 3 games
T-1. Brandon Hagel, Tampa Bay Lightning: 5 points, 3 games
T-1. Joel Eriksson Ek, Minnesota Wild: 5 points, 3 games
T-1. David Pastrnak, Boston Bruins: 5 points, 3 games
T-1. Jake Guentzel, Tampa Bay Lightning: 5 points, 3 games
T-1: Taylor Hall, Carolina Hurricanes: 5 points, 3 games
T-1: Matt Duchene, Dallas Stars: 5 points, 3 games
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This story was originally published April 25, 2026 at 8:00 AM.