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Last updated: May 4, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

NHL Playoff Previews & Predictions

As the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs advance into the second round, analytical models are projecting tight contests in both conferences. Sports Line's model reveals its picks for the Eastern Conference matchup between the Philadelphia Flyers and Carolina Hurricanes heading into their Game 2 clash. Meanwhile, in the West, the Vegas Golden Knights are slated to open their series against the Anaheim Ducks, with analyst Scott Erskine suggesting Vegas should protect home ice for the crucial Game 1 victory to start the series. The Ducks & Golden Knights commence their series on Monday, setting the stage for a divisional battle that the futures odds suggest favors the Golden Knights in the overall Western Conference bracket overview.

Non-NHL Results & Schedule Notes

While hockey heats up other sports saw definitive results, including several Game 7 basketball outcomes where the Pistons, Cavs, and 76ers all secured necessary wins to advance in their respective playoff brackets. Beyond the hardwood, the focus briefly turned to horse racing as Golden Tempo took the Kentucky Derby in a dramatic rally, while professional golfers Cameron Young and Nelly Korda continue leading their tournaments with dominant performances on the respective courses.