What channel is Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights on? Time, schedule, live stream for Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final series originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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After two throttling performances in the conference finals, the Stanley Cup is starting ahead of schedule.
The Golden Knights completed a clean sweep of the Avalanche, the Western Conference favorite. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes took just five games to defeat the Canadiens.
Looking ahead to the finals, the Hurricanes are trying to overcome their recent playoff struggles during postseason runs. Carolina has qualified for their eighth straight playoffs, but this is the first time in that run where they have made the Stanley Cup Final. After a 20 year drought, they look to put a stamp on an amazing season.
In Vegas, this Stanley Cup appearance is seemingly a normality. This season marks their fourth trip in just nine years as a franchise. With one win already in 2023, the Golden Knights will look for their second title in just four years.
Game 1 will take place in Carolina, with the Hurricanes holding the home ice advantage in the series. These two teams are highly comparable in most metrics, but with both teams excelling in the power play, staying out of the penalty box will be a major point of emphasis. The Golden Knights had the second-lowest penalty minutes in the NHL in the regular season.
Here’s what you need to know about Tuesday’s matchup between the Hurricanes and Golden Knights, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights on today?
Game 1 in the Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights series will air on ABC. Fans can stream the game live on DIRECTV or fubo, which offer a free trial to new users, or via the ESPN app.
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Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights start time
- Date: Tuesday, June 2
- Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
Game 1 of the NHL Playoffs series between the Hurricanes and Golden Knights is set to begin at 8:00 p.m. ET from the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina.
These two foes have never met in the playoffs over the decade of playoff appearances for the Golden Knights. The Hurricanes have made it back to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2006, when the Golden Knights did not exist yet. That being said, the Hurricanes have consistently been on top of the league, qualifying for the playoffs in all but one year that the Golden Knights have existed as a franchise.
Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights series schedule
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2 | Game 1 at Carolina | 8 p.m. | ABC, DIRECTV |
| June 4 | Game 2 at Carolina | 8 p.m. | ABC, DIRECTV |
| June 6 | Game 3 at Vegas | 8 p.m. | ABC, DIRECTV |
| June 9 | Game 4 at Vegas | 8 p.m. | ABC, DIRECTV |
| June 11 | Game 5* at Carolina | 8 p.m. | ABC, DIRECTV |
| June 14 | Game 6* at Vegas | 8 p.m. | ABC, DIRECTV |
| June 17 | Game 7* at Carolina | 8 p.m. | ABC, DIRECTV |
* If necessary
NHL Playoffs bracket 2026
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NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2026
Here are the key dates to know for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs and offseason.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| 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 |