There were no NHL games on the docket on Friday, May 15, so unfortunately, nothing has changed in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
The Western Conference finals matchup is set, as the Colorado Avalanche and the Vegas Golden Knights, two teams that have won the Stanley Cup within the past five years, are set to duel it out in a star-studded affair.
The Avalanche and Golden Knights are each dealing with injuries, but they’re hoping by Wednesday’s Game 1 that they boast healthy lineups.
But the matter at hand tonight is Game 6 between the Buffalo Sabres and the Montreal Canadiens. Game 5 was a high-scoring affair, highlighted by Buffalo storming out of the gates in the first period.
The Canadiens had an answer for every punch thrown by the Sabres, and by the end of the night, it was the Habs heading back home with a 3-2 series lead after a 6-3 win.
A factor to watch in tonight’s due-or-die game for Buffalo is the goaltending situation. The Sabres have used Alex Lyon and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in this series, and neither has stolen the crease from the other.
After Luukkonen was pulled in Game 5, it seems like coach Lindy Ruff could be going back to Lyon.
May 16 NHL Playoff Schedule
Game 6: Buffalo at Montreal, Saturday, May 16, 7 p.m. (CBC, Sportsnet, TVAS)
NHL Playoffs 2026 Conference Finals Schedule: Dates, Times, Where To Watch
NHL Playoffs 2026 Conference Finals Schedule: Dates, Times, Where To Watch The NHL released the schedule scenarios for the conference finals. Here's when and where to watch the games.
Buffalo Sabres (A1) vs. Montreal Canadiens (A3)
Series tied 2-2
Game 1: Montreal 2, Buffalo 4
Game 2: Montreal 5, Buffalo 1
Game 3: Buffalo 2, Montreal 6
Game 4: Buffalo 3, Montreal 2
Game 5: Montreal 6, Buffalo 3
Game 6 odds on BetMGM: Buffalo (2.35/+135), Montreal (1.62/-160)
– Keeping Jakub Dobes In Game 5 After Shaky Start Validated In Canadiens Victory Vs. Sabres
– Canadiens Overcome Bad Start And Win Big
– From Game 4: The Sabres Survived Absolute Chaos To Save Their Season
Carolina Hurricanes (M1) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (M3)
Carolina wins 4-0
Game 1: Philadelphia 0, Carolina 3
Game 2: Philadelphia 2, Carolina 3 (OT)
Game 3: Carolina 4, Philadelphia 1
Game 4: Carolina 3, Philadelphia 2 (OT)
– The Carolina Hurricanes 'Cakewalk' To The Eastern Conference Final
– Post-Mortem: Flyers Take Step In The Right Direction But Require Off-Season Moves
– Jackson Blake Shooting Into Stardom
Colorado Avalanche (C1) vs. Minnesota Wild (C3)
Colorado wins 4-1
Game 1: Minnesota 6, Colorado 9
Game 2: Minnesota 2, Colorado 5
Game 3: Colorado 1, Minnesota 5
Game 4: Colorado 5, Minnesota 2
Game 5: Minnesota 3, Colorado 4 (OT)
– Wild Blow 3-0 First Period Lead, Eliminated In 5 Games To Avalanche
– Game Blog: Minnesota Wild Vs. Colorado Avalanche, Game 5
– Post-Mortem: Minnesota Wild Reminded They Aren't Cup Front-Runners Yet
Vegas Golden Knights (P1) vs. Anaheim Ducks (P3)
Vegas wins 4-2
Game 1: Anaheim 1, Vegas 3
Game 2: Anaheim 3, Vegas 1
Game 3: Vegas 6, Anaheim 2
Game 4: Vegas 3, Anaheim 4
Game 5: Anaheim 2, Vegas 3 (OT)
Game 6: Vegas 5, Anaheim 1
– Duck Hunters: 3 Takeaways As Golden Knights Advance to Western Conference Final
– Takeaways From The Ducks' 5-1 Loss
– Golden Knights 'Rallied Around Each Other' After Losing McNabb
Leading Scorers
1. Mitch Marner, Vegas Golden Knights: 18 points, 12 games
T-2. Kirill Kaprizov, Minnesota Wild: 15 points, 11 games
T-2. Quinn Hughes, Minnesota Wild: 15 points, 11 games
T-2. Jack Eichel, Vegas Golden Knights: 15 points, 12 games
T-5. Nathan MacKinnon, Colorado Avalanche: 13 points, 9 games
T-5. Matt Boldy, Minnesota Wild: 13 points, 11 points
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