NHL releases TV schedule for second round of playoffs
Awful Announcing • • sports
Key Points:
- The NHL announced the start times and TV networks for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs second-round games, with matchups across both Eastern and Western Conferences.
- The Eastern Conference second-round features Carolina Hurricanes vs. Philadelphia Flyers and Buffalo Sabres vs. the winner of Montreal Canadiens/Tampa Bay Lightning first-round series.
- Western Conference second-round matchups include Colorado Avalanche vs. Minnesota Wild and Vegas Golden Knights vs. Anaheim Ducks.
- Games will be broadcast on ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV, and available on HBO Max, with detailed scheduling provided for each series including potential "if necessary" games.
- The schedule is set to begin with the Hurricanes-Flyers series on May 2, and the Canadiens-Lightning winner will face the Sabres starting May 6, with all times listed in Eastern Time.
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