The 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Final is here: It’s the Carolina Hurricanes, who have advanced to the championship series for the first time in 20 years with a win over the Montreal Canadiens in five games, and the Vegas Golden Knights, who surged to the Stanley Cup Final after a late-season coaching change, knocking out the President’s Trophy-winning Colorado Avalanche on the way there.
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2026 NHL Stanley Cup Final Games on Today
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Tuesday, June 9
Carolina Hurricanes at Vegas Golden Knights — 8:00 PM — ABC, ESPN
The Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights meet for Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena, with Vegas in front 2-1 after taking two of the first three. The Golden Knights have leaned on a dynamic top line, with center Jack Eichel piling up 90 points on the season and right wing Pavel Dorofeyev burying a team-high 37 goals. Carolina answers with center Sebastian Aho, who put up 80 points, and Seth Jarvis, whose 32 goals give the Hurricanes a finisher to build around. Carolina posted a 53-22-7 regular season, the stronger mark of the two, but Vegas has controlled the run of play through three games and can push the Hurricanes to the brink with a win.
Vegas Golden Knights lead the series 2-1
How to Watch NHL on TV
There are plenty of places to make sure you don’t miss a moment of your favorite NHL team’s season. Here’s where to watch NHL hockey games on TV today and all season long:
- REGIONAL SPORTS LINEUP (only available in some areas)
- TNT – 245
- ESPN – 206
- ABC –Check local listings
- NHL Network
- NHL® CENTER ICE®*
*currently available for satellite customers
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