NHL Playoffs Tracker: Series Results, Odds, Top Scorers, As Of May 30
The Carolina Hurricanes handled the Montreal Canadiens on Friday night with a 6-1 victory at home, punching their ticket to the Stanley Cup final.
The Vegas Golden Knights, who wrapped up their series against the Colorado Avalanche last Tuesday, await the Hurricanes for Game 1 of the Cup final on Tuesday, June 2.
With the conference final stages of the NHL post-season officially complete, it's time to look ahead to the final series to claim the Stanley Cup.
NHL Playoffs 2026 Stanley Cup Final Schedule: Dates, Times, Where To Watch
The Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights are scheduled to begin the Stanley Cup final on June 2.
Eastern Conference Final: Carolina Hurricanes (M1) vs. Montreal Canadiens (A3)
Carolina wins 4-1
Game 1: Montreal 6, Carolina 2
Game 2: Montreal 2, Carolina 3
Game 3: Carolina 3, Montreal 2 (OT)
Game 4: Carolina 4, Montreal 0
Game 5: Montreal 1, Carolina 6
- Frederik Andersen Channels Grief For Pivotal Game 5 Win
- Canadiens: Same Tired Recipe, Same Result
Western Conference Final: Colorado Avalanche (C1) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (P1)
Vegas wins 4-0
Game 1: Vegas 4, Colorado 2
Game 2: Vegas 3, Colorado 1
Game 3: Colorado 3, Vegas 5
Game 4: Colorado 1, Vegas 2
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Leading Scorers
1. Mitch Marner, Vegas Golden Knights: 21 points, 16 games
2. Jack Eichel, Vegas Golden Knights: 18 points, 16 games
T-3. Taylor Hall, Carolina Hurricanes: 16 points, 13 games
T-3. Nick Suzuki, Montreal Canadiens: 16 points, 19 games
T-3. Lane Hutson, Montreal Canadiens: 16 points, 19 games
T-6. Jackson Blake, Carolina Hurricanes: 15 points, 13 games
T-6. Kirill Kaprizov, Minnesota Wild: 15 points, 11 games
T-6. Quinn Hughes, Minnesota Wild: 15 points, 11 games
T-6. Nathan MacKinnon, Colorado Avalanche: 15 points, 13 games
T-6. Tage Thompson, Buffalo Sabres: 15 points, 13 games
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This story was originally published May 30, 2026 at 6:59 AM.