​  The Hurricanes and Golden Knights will play for hockey’s ultimate prizeJust two teams remain in the NHL playoffs as the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights will meet in the 2026 Stanley Cup Final. Both teams rolled through the conference finals, but there should be more fireworks in the final.After going 12-1 in the first three rounds, the Hurricanes are in their first Stanley Cup Final since 2006, when they won the first championship in franchise history. Defense was the calling card for both teams in the regular season and throughout the playoffs, but that hasn’t been the case in the Final.Vegas and Carolina have combined for 39 goals through the first five games, which is the fifth most all-time. The offenses have been firing on all cylinders, but Carolina had the edge in Game 5 as it notched a 4-2 to win pull within one victory of the Stanley Cup.The Golden Knights will now return to Sin City facing elimination in a do-or-die Game 6. Vegas has a veteran team led by a veteran coach, and they’ve faced high-pressure situations before. If Vegas is going to force a Game 7, it has to find some success on special teams while also getting a couple more saves from Carter Hart.
Stanley Cup Playoffs 2026: Bracket, scores and schedule as Hurricanes face Golden Knights in Stanley Cup FinalAustin Nivison
In his first season with the Golden Knights, Mitch Marner has had an enormous impact, and he’ll have to come up big on Sunday night. His 29 points lead all playoff performers, and he may need a few more to keep his squad alive.As the Stanley Cup Final rolls on, here is the full schedule and broadcast information.2026 Stanley Cup Final schedule(1) Carolina Hurricanes vs. (1) Vegas Golden KnightsGame 1: Golden Knights 5, Hurricanes 4 | Recap Game 2: Hurricanes 4, Golden Knights 3 (OT) | Recap   Game 3: Golden Knights 5, Hurricanes 4 (2OT) | Recap Game 4: Hurricanes 5, Golden Knights 3 | RecapGame 5: Hurricanes 4, Golden Knights 2 | RecapGame 6: Sunday, June 14 | at VGK | 8 p.m. | ABC, streaming on Fubo (Try for free)   *Game 7: Wednesday, June 17 | at CAR | 8 p.m. | ABC, streaming on Fubo (Try for free) – if necessary  CBS Sports Headlines