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NHL Stanley Cup Final schedule set for Hurricanes-Golden Knights

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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.

The Carolina Hurricanes pose with the Prince of Wales trophy after their 6-1 victory over the Canadiens in game five of the Eastern Conference Finals at the Lenovo Center Friday, May 29, 2026.
The Carolina Hurricanes pose with the Prince of Wales trophy after their 6-1 victory over the Canadiens in game five of the Eastern Conference Finals at the Lenovo Center Friday, May 29, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

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

DateTimeMatchupNetworks
Tuesday, June 28 p.m.Vegas at CarolinaABC, SN, CBC, TVAS
Thursday, June 48 p.m.Vegas at CarolinaABC, SN, CBC, TVAS
Saturday, June 68 p.m.Carolina at VegasABC, SN, CBC, TVAS
Tuesday, June 98 p.m.Carolina at VegasABC, SN, CBC, TVAS
Thursday, June 118 p.m.Vegas at CarolinaABC, SN, CBC, TVAS
Sunday, June 148 p.m.Carolina at VegasABC, SN, CBC, TVAS
Wednesday, June 178 p.m.Vegas at CarolinaABC, SN, CBC, TVAS
Fans cheer on the Canes in the third period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Canadiens in game two of the Eastern Conference Finals at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Fans cheer on the Canes in the third period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Canadiens in game two of the Eastern Conference Finals at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, May 23, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

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."

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