liveUpdated 3m agoFollow our live coverage as the Stanley Cup Final gets underway in RaleighThe Athletic Live TeamJune 2, 2026 at 2:10 PM EDTThe Carolina Hurricanes are back in the Stanley Cup Final. Getty ImagesGolden Knights vs. Hurricanes — LatestThe Vegas Golden Knights take on the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final tonight.Carolina is seeking its first title in 20 years, while Vegas is appearing in the final for the third time since joining the league in 2017.Follow along below for real-time news and play-by-play updates along with instant reaction and analysis from The Athletic’s NHL writers.Start time: 8 p.m. ETTV: ABCStreaming: Fubo (Stream Free Now)Share your thoughts: live@theathletic.comJoin the conversation! Getty Images Will Mitch Marner continue his hot play in his first Stanley Cup Final? Can Carolina win its first Cup in 20 years?We want to hear your takes on the above and anything else relating to this game! You can get involved in multiple ways, either by emailing us at live@theathletic.com or heading over to the Discuss tab at the top of this game page. We’ll take our favorite submissions from both places and feature them right here in our coverage throughout the night!How to watch the Stanley Cup Final Getty Images Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final can be seen on ABC.You can also stream the game on Fubo (Stream Free Now).What time does the game start? Getty Images Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes starts at 8 p.m. ET, local time in Raleigh.Welcome to our live coverage! Getty Images Hello and welcome to The Athletic’s live coverage of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final as the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes square off for Lord Stanley’s trophy.The Golden Knights are seeking their second Stanley Cup in four years, while the Hurricanes are back in the Final for the first time since 2006.Follow along as we bring you the latest pregame news, play-by-play updates and instant reaction and analysis from The Athletic’s NHL writers throughout tonight’s coverage!