Updated 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket, Schedule and Top Highlights from May 14

The two remaining second-round series matchups in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Thursday night.

The Montreal Canadiens took a 3-2 series lead over the Buffalo Sabres with a 6-3 win, while the Anaheim Ducks and Vegas Golden Knights are set to face off at 9:30 p.m. ET.

Here's a closer look a Thursday's highlights as well as the upcoming playoff schedule.

Thursday Round 2 Schedule, Results

Montreal Canadiens 6, Buffalo Sabres 3 (Canadiens lead series 3-2)

Vegas Golden Knights at Anaheim Ducks, 9:30 p.m. ET (Golden Knights lead series 3-2)

Saturday Round 2 Schedule

Buffalo Sabres at Montreal Canadiens, 8 p.m. ET

Thursday Highlights

Canadiens 6, Sabres 3

Both teams didn't waste time getting on the board, as Buffalo took an early 1-0 lead following Jason Zucker's deflection.

Montreal quickly responded with a snap shot from Cole Caufield, though.

The Canadiens and Sabres went on to trade goals throughout the first period, with Buffalo holding a 3-2 edge heading into the second.

Montreal continued to excel offensively once the next period started, scoring three unanswered goals.

Josh Anderson's snap shot tied the game before Jake Evans' short goal put the Canadiens in front, as Nick Suzuki followed it up with his own snap shot that gave them a 5-3 advantage.

The Sabres weren't able to find the back of the net for the rest of the game, as Montreal scored one more time in the third period to put the finishing touches on the victory.

Buffalo goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was pulled after the second period and replaced by Alex Lyon.

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

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