NHL Playoffs Tracker: Series Results, Odds, Top Scorers, May 24 Schedule

The Eastern Conference finals are all tied up.

Thanks to the brilliance of Nikolaj Ehlers, the Carolina Hurricanes picked up a crucial win in Game 2 to even the series as it shifts to Montreal.

In Game 2, the Montreal Canadiens once again gave up the first goal inside the first five minutes, but as they've done all playoffs long, they responded. Josh Anderson received a bit of a fortunate bounce to tie the game in the first period.

NHL Playoffs 2026 Conference Finals Schedule: Dates, Times, Where To Watch

The NHL released the schedule for the conference finals. Here's when and where to watch the games.

Eastern Conference Final: Carolina Hurricanes (M1) vs. Montreal Canadiens (A3)

Series tied 1-1

Game 1: Montreal 6, Carolina 2

Game 2: Carolina 3, Montreal 2

Game 3 odds on BetMGM: Montreal (1.48/+215), Carolina (2.70/+172)

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Western Conference Final: Colorado Avalanche (C1) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (P1)

Vegas leads 2-0

Game 1: Vegas 4, Colorado 2

Game 2: Vegas 3, Colorado 1

Game 3 odds on BetMGM: Vegas (1.48/+218), Colorado (2.70/+170)

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Leading Scorers

1. Mitch Marner, Vegas Golden Knights: 19 points, 14 games

T-2. Jack Eichel, Vegas Golden Knights: 18 points, 14 games

T-2. Nick Suzuki, Montreal Canadiens, 16 points, 16 games

T-4. Kirill Kaprizov, Minnesota Wild: 15 points, 11 games

T-4. Quinn Hughes, Minnesota Wild: 15 points, 11 games

T-4. Tage Thompson, Buffalo Sabres: 15 points, 13 games

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This story was originally published May 24, 2026 at 8:00 AM.