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In many ways, the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes could not be more different.
The Golden Knights are in just their ninth season and have made their fourth Stanley Cup Final, with one win in 2023. The Hurricanes, on the other hand, have qualified for their first Stanley Cup Final in 20 years, over twice as long as the Golden Knights have existed.
For the Hurricanes, the key to breaking their championship drought lies in their defense. The Hurricanes lead the NHL this postseason, with the fewest goals allowed per game by a wide margin. During this playoff run, the Hurricanes' only loss came against the Canadiens, where they allowed six goals. In the other 12 games, the Hurricanes allowed no more than two goals and hold a perfect 12-0 record.
The Golden Knights, once again, are an opposite team, whose specialty lies in goal scoring. The Golden Knights have applied scoring pressure early and often in this playoff cycle, but they also boasted impressive defensive numbers. The Colorado Avalanche led the NHL in regular season scoring but only scored 7 total goals in four games against Vegas. Don't be surprised if the Stanley Cup Finals is a low-scoring affair.
Here's what you need to know to watch Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes, including broadcast information and start times.
Stanley Cup Final schedule 2026
Vegas leads series 2-1
| June 2 | Game 1: Golden Knights 5, Hurricanes 4 | — | — |
| June 4 | Game 2: Hurricanes 4, Golden Knights 3 (OT) | — | — |
| June 6 | Game 3: Golden Knights 5, Hurricanes 4 (2 OT) | — | — |
| June 9 | Game 4: Hurricanes 5, Golden Knights 3 | — | — |
| June 11 | Game 5 at Carolina | 8 p.m. | ABC, DIRECTV, fubo, ESPN app |
| June 14 | Game 6 at Vegas | 8 p.m. | ABC, DIRECTV, fubo, ESPN app |
| June 17 | Game 7* at Carolina | 8 p.m. | ABC, DIRECTV, fubo, ESPN app |
* If necessary
Where to watch Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes: TV channel, live stream
Games in the Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes series will air on ABC.
Fans can stream every playoff game live on DIRECTV, which offers a free trial to new users. Games on ABC and ESPN networks can also be streamed on the ESPN app or fubo, which also has a free trial.
NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2026
Here are the key dates to know for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs and offseason. Some series start dates could move up depending on when previous series end.
| First round begins | April 18 |
| NHL Draft Lottery | May 5 |
| NHL Scouting Combine at Buffalo | May 31-June 6 |
| Stanley Cup Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 21 |
| NHL Draft at Los Angeles | June 26-27 |
| Free agency begins | July 1 |
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