NHL Stanley Cup Final schedule set for Hurricanes-Golden Knights
Key Takeaways
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- Stanley Cup Final opponent will be the Vegas Golden Knights for the series winner.
- If Carolina wins Game 5, Game 1 of the Final is scheduled for Tuesday, June 2.
- If Montreal wins Game 5 and series extends, Game 1 of the Final is Thursday, June 4.
With the Carolina Hurricanes’ Game 5 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Friday, the Stanley Cup Final schedule is now official.
The National Hockey League earlier this week released two scheduling scenarios for the Stanley Cup Final, depending on the outcome of the Eastern Conference Final.
Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final will be in Raleigh on Tuesday, June 2.
Carolina finished with a better regular-season record than Vegas, affording the Canes the chance to host Games 1 and 2 and, if necessary, Games 5 and 7. Games 3, 4 and 6 are slated for Vegas.
Stanley Cup Final schedule
| Date | Time | Matchup | Networks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, June 2 | 8 p.m. | Vegas at Carolina | ABC, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| Thursday, June 4 | 8 p.m. | Vegas at Carolina | ABC, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| Saturday, June 6 | 8 p.m. | Carolina at Vegas | ABC, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| Tuesday, June 9 | 8 p.m. | Carolina at Vegas | ABC, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| Thursday, June 11 | 8 p.m. | Vegas at Carolina | ABC, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| Sunday, June 14 | 8 p.m. | Carolina at Vegas | ABC, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 8 p.m. | Vegas at Carolina | ABC, SN, CBC, TVAS |
This story was originally published May 28, 2026 at 2:59 PM with the headline "NHL Stanley Cup Final schedule set for Hurricanes-Golden Knights."
Justin Pelletier
The News & Observer