And then there were two. They’re no ordinary two, either.This year’s Stanley Cup Final comes down to a pair of dominant sides with flurrying momentum. The East is proudly represented by the Carolina Hurricanes, who are 12-1 through three convincing playoff advancements. The West counters with the formidable Vegas Golden Knights, who just stunned and swept the Presidents’ Trophy winners.Sean McDonough is on the play-by-play call for ABC. Ray Ferraro joins him in analysis, and Emily Kaplan reports rinkside. Here’s how to tune in for all seven potential games of this year’s Stanley Cup championship series.2026 Stanley Cup Final scheduleAll times are ET.GameDateTimeTVStream1: @ CARTue., June 28 p.m.ABCFubo (Watch Now)2: @ CARThu., June 48 p.m.ABCFubo (Watch Now)3: @ VGKSat., June 68 p.m.ABCFubo (Watch Now)4: @ VGKTue., June 98 p.m.ABCFubo (Watch Now)5*: @ CARThu., June 118 p.m.ABCFubo (Watch Now)6*: @ VGKSun., June 148 p.m.ABCFubo (Watch Now)7*: @ CARWed., June 178 p.m.ABCFubo (Watch Now)* if necessaryABC is free over the air. It’s also available with an ESPN Unlimited subscription. Canadian broadcasts are on Sportsnet, CBC and TVA Sports. Carolina pursues its first championship since 2006. The Hurricanes dispatched the Ottawa Senators and Philadelphia Flyers with consecutive 4-0 efforts, then notched a five-game backdoor sweep of the Montreal Canadiens.Frederik Andersen leads the postseason with a stellar 1.41 goals-against average. Defensemen K’Andre Miller and Sean Walker boast the two best playoff plus-minus marks thus far. Logan Stankoven is pacing the attack with nine goals in the Hurricanes’ 13 games, while Taylor Hall has a team-best 16 points in support.Captain Jordan Staal, who won the Stanley Cup with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2009, and career Cane Sebastian Aho bring veteran experience to Carolina’s side.Vegas has just nine NHL seasons to its name, but this franchise is appearing in its third Stanley Cup Final and goes for a second trophy lift after its 2023 championship. The Golden Knights opened with 4-2 series victories against the Utah Mammoth and Anaheim Ducks. Then they blanked the Colorado Avalanche, who were the regular-season points leaders.Entering this final round, Pavel Dorofeyev and Brett Howden are tied for the most goals scored in the bracket with 10 apiece. Vegas also claims the two points leaders with Mitch Marner (21) and Jack Eichel (18). Meanwhile, Carter Hart has been between the pipes for all 12 playoff Ws, and Shea Theodore has been a defensive force.Might the victory flamingos make their return? Or will the Carolina faithful clink their frothy skate mugs in celebration? We will soon know the answer.The Athletic’s Stanley Cup coverage
Stanley Cup Final schedule: How to watch Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes skate for NHL title
Here's how to tune in for all seven potential games of this year's Stanley Cup championship series.
Carolina Hurricanes (12-1 playoff) face Vegas Golden Knights (3rd Cup Final in 9 seasons) for championship. Vegas' rapid franchise model with elite talent (Marner 21 points) confronts Carolina's defensive expertise and top goaltending (Andersen 1.41 GAA).











