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Hurricanes Look to Close Out Golden Knights in Game 6 of Stanley Cup Final

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The Carolina Hurricanes are on the brink of clinching the 2026 Stanley Cup Final, leading the Las Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 after an exhilarating Game 5. In that matchup, the Hurricanes showcased their power-play prowess, scoring twice to secure a 4-2 victory. With momentum on their side, they now head into Game 6, scheduled for Sunday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Fans can catch the action at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on ABC, with various streaming options available including DirecTV, YouTube TV, and ESPN Unlimited. As the series reaches a critical juncture, the stakes couldn’t be higher for both teams.

The NHL playoff journey began on April 18 and has captivated audiences through to this final showdown, which will run from June 3-19, should all seven games be necessary. The Stanley Cup Final matches are being broadcast on ABC, ensuring that fans don’t miss a moment of the intense competition.

Here’s the full schedule for the Stanley Cup Final:

  • Tuesday, June 2: Game 1 – Vegas Golden Knights at Carolina Hurricanes — 8 p.m. ET (ABC)
  • Thursday, June 4: Game 2 – Vegas Golden Knights at Carolina Hurricanes — 8 p.m. ET (ABC)
  • Saturday, June 6: Game 3 – Carolina Hurricanes at Vegas Golden Knights — 8 p.m. ET (ABC)
  • Tuesday, June 9: Game 4 – Carolina Hurricanes at Vegas Golden Knights — 8 p.m. ET (ABC)
  • Thursday, June 11: Game 5 – Vegas Golden Knights at Carolina Hurricanes — 8 p.m. ET (ABC)
  • Sunday, June 14: Game 6 – Carolina Hurricanes at Vegas Golden Knights — 8 p.m. ET (ABC)
  • Wednesday, June 17: Game 7 (if necessary) – Vegas Golden Knights at Carolina Hurricanes — 8 p.m. ET (ABC)

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.

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