How to Watch Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes Game 1: Channel, Live Stream & Start Time for 2026 Stanley Cup Final
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After cruising through the conference finals, the Golden Knights and Hurricanes will face off in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday night.
Vegas is ready to make its third appearance in the Stanley Cup Final after reaching this stage of the postseason in 2018 and 2023. Carolina, meanwhile, is returning to the championship round for the first time since 2006 when the Hurricanes defeated the Oilers to win the Stanley Cup.
The Golden Knights and Hurricanes will look to extend their playoff winning streaks in the series opener. Which team will take a 1-0 lead?
Here is everything you need to know about Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes, including TV and streaming options for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.
How to watch Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes Game 1: TV channel, live stream
Every game of the Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes series will air live on ABC. Each game will also be available to stream on DIRECTV, the ESPN app and fubo.
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Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes Game 1 start time
- Date: Tuesday, June 2
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
Game 1 between the Golden Knights and Hurricanes is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, June 2. The game will be played at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes schedule
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| June 2 | Game 1: Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes | 8 p.m. | ABC, DIRECTV, ESPN app, fubo |
| June 4 | Game 2: Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes | 8 p.m. | ABC, DIRECTV, ESPN app, fubo |
| June 6 | Game 3: Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights | 8 p.m. | ABC, DIRECTV, ESPN app, fubo |
| June 9 | Game 4: Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights | 8 p.m. | ABC, DIRECTV, ESPN app, fubo |
| June 11 | Game 5*: Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes | 8 p.m. | ABC, DIRECTV, ESPN app, fubo |
| June 14 | Game 6*: Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights | 8 p.m. | ABC, DIRECTV, ESPN app, fubo |
| June 17 | Game 7*: Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes | 8 p.m. | ABC, DIRECTV, ESPN app, fubo |
*If necessary
NHL Playoffs scores, results 2026
Conference finals
Golden Knights 4, Avalanche 0
- Game 1: Golden Knights 4, Avalanche 2
- Game 2: Golden Knights 3, Avalanche 1
- Game 3: Golden Knights 5, Avalanche 3
- Game 4: Golden Knights 2, Avalanche 1
Hurricanes 4, Canadiens 1
- Game 1: Canadiens 6, Hurricanes 2
- Game 2: Hurricanes 3, Canadiens 2 (OT)
- Game 3: Hurricanes 3, Canadiens 2 (OT)
- Game 4: Hurricanes 4, Canadiens 0
- Game 5: Hurricanes 6, Canadiens 1
Second round
Golden Knights 4, Ducks 2
- Game 1: Golden Knights 3, Ducks 1
- Game 2: Ducks 3, Golden Knights 1
- Game 3: Golden Knights 6, Ducks 2
- Game 4: Ducks 4, Golden Knights 3
- Game 5: Golden Knights 3, Ducks 2 (OT)
- Game 6: Golden Knights 5, Ducks 1
Hurricanes 4, Flyers 0
- Game 1: Hurricanes 3, Flyers 0
- Game 2: Hurricanes 3, Flyers 2 (OT)
- Game 3: Hurricanes 4, Flyers 1
- Game 4: Hurricanes 3, Flyers 2 (OT)
First round
Golden Knights 4, Mammoth 2
- Game 1: Golden Knights 4, Mammoth 2
- Game 2: Mammoth 3, Golden Knights 2
- Game 3: Mammoth 4, Golden Knights 2
- Game 4: Golden Knights 5, Mammoth 4 (OT)
- Game 5: Golden Knights 5, Mammoth 4 (2OT)
- Game 6: Golden Knights 5, Mammoth 1
Hurricanes 4, Senators 0
- Game 1: Hurricanes 2, Senators 0
- Game 2: Hurricanes 3, Senators 2 (2OT)
- Game 3: Hurricanes 2, Senators 1
- Game 4: Hurricanes 4, Senators 2
