liveUpdated 2m agoFollow our live coverage as Vegas and Carolina face off in Game 2 after the Golden Knights won Game 1The Athletic Live Team June 4, 2026 at 2:30 PM EDTFrederik Andersen stops a shot from Jack Eichel in Game 1. Getty ImagesGolden Knights vs. Hurricanes Game 2 — LatestVegas and Carolina return to action in Game 2 in Raleigh, N.C. Carolina will look to even the series after Vegas took Game 1, 5-4, on a go-ahead goal by Tomas Hertl. The Hurricanes are undefeated in Game 2 matchups this postseason and are 12-2 overall in their playoff run.Time: 8:00 p.m. ETWatch: ESPNStream: Fubo (Stream Free Now!)Share your thoughts: live@theathletic.comOur venue tonight Getty ImagesLenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., has been home to the Hurricanes since their relocation to Carolina in 1999, and it is the home of the N.C. State Wolfpack men’s basketball team.It seats 19,513 for ice hockey as of its most recent renovation, and every seat is expected to be full tonight.Subscribe to The Athletic! The AthleticOne of the busiest sports months EVER is officially underway.The Stanley Cup Final, of course, continues tonight with Game 2 of the NBA Finals following tomorrow night. Meanwhile, the MLB and WNBA seasons are ongoing while the Women’s College World Series and college baseball postseason are in full swing.And we’re just a handful of days away from the start of the 2026 World Cup in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, the biggest sports tournament in world history.There’s only one place that will have you covered through it all, and that’s right here at The Athletic. And you’re in luck — you can subscribe, on an exclusive offer here so you never miss a moment.Join the conversation! Getty ImagesWill Carolina bounce back from its Game 1 loss at home? Who will be the most impactful player in the series?We want to hear your thoughts on these questions 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 ImagesGame 2 of the Stanley Cup Final will be broadcast by ABC.You can also stream the game on Fubo (Stream Free Now).What time does Game 2 start? Getty ImagesGame 2 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes starts at 8 p.m. ET, local time in Raleigh, N.C.Welcome to our live coverage! Getty ImagesHello, hockey fans. Welcome to The Athletic’s live coverage of Game 2 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. Vegas captured a Game 1 victory on Tomas Hertl's go-ahead goal with 3:24 remaining in regulation in a 5-4 win in Raleigh.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!