The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs presented by GEICO continue this week with two confirmed Game 5's on ESPN networks. In a back-and-forth series, the Montreal Canadiens will face the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday for Game 5 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN2.
ESPN's Stanley Cup Playoffs coverage continues tonight in prime time on ESPN2 with the Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars for a highly-anticipated Game 5 at 8 p.m.
For the full 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs matchups, commentator assignments and digital offerings on ESPN platforms through Wednesday, April 29, click here.
The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs are off to a historic start on ESPN, with the network delivering the two mostwatched First Round Game 2s ever on cable, following a weekend of recordbreaking Game 1 viewership. More here.
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