Stanley Cup Final schedule announced for winner of Hurricanes-Canadiens series
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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.
The Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal Canadiens may still be locked up in their Eastern Conference Final battle — with Game 5 set for 8 p.m. Friday in Raleigh — but at least now the teams know when they’ll play next, after the series is over.
The National Hockey League on Thursday released its two scheduling scenarios for the Stanley Cup Final, where the winner of the Hurricanes-Canadiens series will face the Vegas Golden Knights, who swept the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference Final.
If the Hurricanes win Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final, Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final will be in Raleigh on Tuesday, June 2. If the Canadiens win Game 5 and the series ends in six or seven games, Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final will be on Thursday, June 4.
Both Montreal and Carolina finished with better regular-season records than Vegas, affording either of them 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 scenarios
If Carolina wins ECF Game 5
| 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 |
If ECF goes to Game 6 and/or Game 7
| Date | Time | Matchup | Networks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, June 4 | 8 p.m. | Vegas at CAR/MTL | ABC, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| Saturday, June 6 | 8 p.m. | Vegas at CAR/MTL | ABC, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| Tuesday, June 9 | 8 p.m. | CAR/MTL at Vegas | ABC, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| Thursday, June 11 | 8 p.m. | CAR/MTL at Vegas | ABC, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| Sunday, June 14 | 8 p.m. | Vegas at CAR/MTL | ABC, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 8 p.m. | CAR/MTL at Vegas | ABC, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| Saturday, June 20 | 8 p.m. | Vegas at CAR/MTL | ABC, SN, CBC, TVAS |
This story was originally published May 28, 2026 at 2:59 PM.
