Updated 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket, Schedule and Top Highlights from April 19

The first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Sunday.

Four separate Game 1 clashes highlighted the NHL postseason action, beginning with a matchup between the Colorado Avalanche and Los Angeles Kings.

Here's a closer look at Sunday's results and the upcoming playoff schedule.

Sunday Round 1 Results, Schedule

Colorado Avalanche 2, Los Angeles Kings 1 (Avalanche lead series 1-0)

Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning, Game 1: 5:45 p.m. ET

Boston Bruins vs. Buffalo Sabres, Game 1: 7:30 p.m. ET

Utah Mammoth vs. Vegas Golden Knights, Game 1: 10 p.m. ET

Monday Round 1 Schedule

Philadelphia Flyers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins, Game 2: 7 p.m. ET (Flyers lead series 1-0)

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Ottawa Senators, Game 2: 7:30 p.m. ET (Hurricanes lead series 1-0)

Minnesota Wild vs. Dallas Stars, Game 2: 9:30 p.m. ET (Wild lead series 1-0)

Anaheim Ducks vs. Edmonton Oilers, Game 1: 10 p.m. ET

Sunday Highlights

Avalanche 2, Kings 1

After a scoreless first period, Colorado got on the board first with a goal from Artturi Lehkonen late in the second.

The Avalanche extended their lead following a wrist shot by Logan O'Connor with just over 14 minutes remaining in the third period.

Los Angeles responded with Artemi Panarin's power-play goal near the end of the third, but couldn't complete a late comeback against the Presidents' Trophy winners.

Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood racked up 24 saves in the victory.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.

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