The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs presented by GEICO continues with Second Round action on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
Sunday features the Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens (Gm. 3) at 7 p.m. ET, followed by Vegas Golden Knights vs. Anaheim Ducks (Gm. 4) at 9:30 p.m.
On Monday, additional Game 4 action continues on ESPN with the Colorado Avalanche taking on the Minnesota Wild (time TBD). If a Game 5 becomes necessary, the Philadelphia Flyers will face the Carolina Hurricanes on ESPN (time TBD).
Tuesday on ESPN, the Buffalo Sabres take on the Montreal Canadiens for Game 4 (7 p.m.) and following at 9:30 p.m., the Anaheim Ducks will face the Vegas Golden Knights.
ESPN continues the stretch of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, culminating with exclusive coverage of the Stanley Cup Final in June. In addition to ESPN and ESPN2, ABC will air games throughout the Playoffs.
ESPN’s coverage roared out of the gate Saturday as the Philadelphia Flyers vs. Carolina Hurricanes in prime time on ABC captured 2.5 million viewers, ranking as the most-viewed Second Round Game 1 on record.
– TELECAST & COMMENTATOR SCHEDULE –
THROUGH MAY 12
Commentator assignments and coverage details for ESPN games beyond May 12 will be announced in the coming days.
| Date | Time (ET) | Game/Telecast | ESPN Commentators | Where to Watch |
| Sun, May 10 | 7 p.m. | Buffalo Sabres at Montreal Canadiens
Second Round, Game 3
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Play-by-Play: Sean McDonough Analyst: Ray Ferraro Insider/Reporter: Emily KaplanIn Studio: John Buccigross, Mark Messier, P.K. Subban |
ESPN |
| 9:30 p.m. | Vegas Golden Knights at Anaheim Ducks
Second Round, Game 4 |
Play-by-Play: Steve Levy Analyst: Kevin Weekes Reporter: Stormy BuonantonyIn Studio: John Buccigross, Mark Messier, P.K. Subban |
ESPN | |
| In The Crease (following last game) | ESPN+ | |||
| Mon, May 11 | 7:30 p.m. | The Point presented by Lexus
|
Host: John Buccigross
Analysts: Mark Messier, P.K. Subban |
ESPN, ESPN+ |
| 8 p.m. | Colorado Avalanche at Minnesota Wild
Second Round, Game 4 |
Play-by-Play: Bob Wischusen Analyst: Erik Johnson Reporter: Leah HextallIn Studio: John Buccigross, Mark Messier, P.K. Subban |
ESPN | |
| In The Crease (following the game) | ESPN+ | |||
| Tue, May 12
|
6 p.m. | The Point presented by Lexus
|
Host: Steve Levy
Analysts: T.J. Oshie, P.K. Subban |
ESPN2, ESPN+ |
| 7 p.m. | Buffalo Sabres at Montreal Canadiens
Second Round, Game 4 |
Play-by-Play: Sean McDonough Analyst: Ray Ferraro Insider/Reporter: Emily KaplanIn Studio: Steve Levy, T.J. Oshie, P.K. Subban |
ESPN | |
| 9:30 p.m. | Anaheim Ducks at Vegas Golden Knights
Second Round, Game 5 |
Play-by-Play: John Buccigross Analyst: Kevin Weekes Reporter: Stormy BuonantonyIn Studio: Steve Levy, T.J. Oshie, P.K. Subban |
ESPN | |
| In The Crease (following last game) | ESPN+ |
*Commentator assignments and studio show times may be subject to change.
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