Updated 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket, Schedule and Top Highlights from April 30

The Minnesota Wild have won their first playoff series in 11 years.

The Wild secured a trip to the Western Conference semifinals with a 5-2 Thursday night win over the visiting Dallas Stars.

Here's a look at this weekend's remaining schedule as four more teams look to close out their own first-round series this weekend.

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Thursday Schedule and Results

Minnesota Wild 5, Dallas Stars 2 (Wild win series 4-2)

Edmonton Oilers at Anaheim Ducks, 10 p.m. ET (Ducks lead series 3-2)

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Friday Schedule

Tampa Bay Lightning at Montreal Canadiens, 7 p.m. ET (Canadiens lead series 3-2)

Buffalo Sabres at Boston Bruins, 7:30 p.m. ET (Sabres lead series 3-2)

Vegas Golden Knights at Utah Mammoth, 10 p.m. ET (Golden Knights lead series 3-2)

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Thursday Highlights

Wild 5, Stars 2

Quinn Hughes hadn't scored a playoff goal since 2020 heading into Game 6.

He scored twice on Thursday night, including a slot pass that ricocheted off the skate of a Stars defender for the series-clinching goal.

Matt Boldy scored two empty netters to seal the win for rookie goaltender Jesper Wallstedt, who finished the night having made 22 saves.

The Wild have made eight postseason appearances over the last 10 years without winning a series. That drought will finally end as the team advances to play either the Golden Knights or Mammoth in the second round.

Wyatt Johnston and Mavrik Bourque scored for the Stars as Jake Oettinger made 16 saves in the loss. After qualifying for three straight Western Conference Finals, the Stars will head home without winning a playoff series for the first time since 2022.

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

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