Updated 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket, Schedule and Top Highlights from April 21

With all series-opening clashes in the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs now in the rearview mirror, postseason action continued on Tuesday with four Game 2 contests.

The Montreal Canadiens, Buffalo Sabres, Vegas Golden Knights and Colorado Avalanche all looked to build upon their respective Game 1 victories.

Here's a look at the results from Tuesday's matchups as well as Wednesday's playoff schedule.

Tuesday Round 1 Results, Schedule

Boston Bruins 4, Buffalo Sabres 2 (Series tied 1-1)

Tampa Bay Lighting 3, Montreal Canadiens 2 (Series tied 1-1)

Utah Mammoth vs. Vegas Golden Knights, 9:30 p.m. ET (Golden Knights lead series 1-0)

Los Angeles Kings vs. Colorado Avalanche, 10 p.m. ET (Avalanche lead series 1-0)

Wednesday Round 1 Schedule

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

Minnesota Wild vs. Dallas Stars, 9:30 p.m. ET (Series tied 1-1)

Anaheim Ducks vs. Edmonton Oilers, 10 p.m. ET (Oilers lead series 1-0)

Wednesday Highlights

Bruins 4, Sabres 2

The Bruins bounced back from their Game 1 collapse, wrapping up an impressive performance against the Sabres at the KeyBank Center.

After a scoreless first period, Boston scored three times in the second with goals from Viktor Arvidsson, Morgan Geekie and Pavel Zacha.

Geekie's shot came from center ice, bouncing past Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen.

Zacha scored on a power play before the end of the period for Boston before Arvidsson tallied his second goal of the night to give the Bruins a 4-0 lead early in the third.

Buffalo showed signs of life late, recording two goals in just under two minutes during the third period.

The Sabres were ultimately unable to overcome the deficit before the final buzzer sounded, though.

Lightning 3, Canadiens 2

Both teams started off strong in the first period, as the Lighting took a 1-0 lead following a goal by Brandon Hagel before the Canadiens quickly tied the game at 1-1 following Lane Hutson's slap shot.

Hagel also had an eventful second period, as he was involved in a fight with Juraj Slafkovský.

Josh Anderson put Montreal in front with a goal in the second period, but Tampa Bay sent the game to overtime due to Nikita Kucherov's wrap-around goal in the third.

Just under 13 minutes into overtime, J.J. Moser's shot went over the glove of Jakub Dobes to give Tampa Bay a 3-2 victory.

The series will now head back to Montreal for Game 3 and Game 4.

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

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