Stanley Cup Final schedule: When do the Hurricanes host Games 1 and 2?

The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Montreal Canadiens 6-1 in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final on May 30, 2026, advancing to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since winning the Cup in 2006. The Hurricanes will face the Vegas Golden Knights in the Final, with home-ice advantage, meaning Games 1, 2, 5, and 7 will be held at Lenovo Center in Raleigh. The Stanley Cup Final is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.