NHL Playoff Race 2026
The 2026 NHL playoff race is over — the bracket is set and the first round is underway as of April 18, 2026. All 16 teams are locked in across both conferences.
Buffalo Sabres (A1) vs Boston Bruins (WC1)
Tampa Bay Lightning (A2) vs Montreal Canadiens (A3)
Carolina Hurricanes (M1) vs Ottawa Senators (WC2)
Pittsburgh Penguins (M2) vs Philadelphia Flyers (M3)
Colorado Avalanche (C1) vs Los Angeles Kings (WC2)
Dallas Stars (C2) vs Minnesota Wild (C3)
Vegas Golden Knights (P1) vs Utah Mammoth (WC1)
Edmonton Oilers (P2) vs Anaheim Ducks (P3)
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