Golden Knights vs Hurricanes live updates: Stanley Cup Final Game 2 start time, TV

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Will the Carolina Hurricanes or Vegas Golden Knights repeat their performance from the conference final?

That's the big question as Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final is played on Thursday, June 4 in North Carolina, with the Golden Knights holding a 1-0 lead.

The Hurricanes lost their Eastern Conference finals opener against the Montreal Canadiens, made adjustments and won Game 2.

The Golden Knights won their Western Conference finals opener on the road against the No. 1 overall Colorado Avalanche and kept winning, resulting in a shocking sweep.

Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final went to the Golden Knights in a wild back-and-forth 5-4 victory.

USA TODAY Sports will provide live updates from Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights. Here's what to know:

When is Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final?​

Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final will be at 8 p.m. ET at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina.

What channel is Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final?​

Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final will be broadcast on ABC.

Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes: How to watch, stream​

• Date: Thursday, June 4
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• Location: Lenovo Center (Raleigh, North Carolina)
• TV:ABC
• Streaming: Fubo

Stanley Cup Final Game 2 goalie matchup​

Hurricanes' Frederik Andersen (12-1, 1.65, .920 vs. Golden Knights' Carter Hart (13-4, 2.33, .921)

Stanley Cup Final schedule, results​

All times p.m. ET

Golden Knights lead series 1-0

• Game 1: Golden Knights 5, Hurricanes 4
• Game 2: Thursday, June 4, Vegas at Carolina, 8, ABC
• Game 3: Saturday, June 6, Carolina at Vegas, 8, ABC
• Game 4: Tuesday, June 9, Carolina at Vegas, 8, ABC
• x-Game 5: Thursday, June 11, Vegas at Carolina, 8, ABC
• x-Game 6: Sunday, June 14, Carolina at Vegas, 8, ABC
• x-Game 7: Wednesday, June 17, Vegas at Carolina, 8, ABC

Vegas Golden Knights lineup​

Golden Knights pregame line rushes for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, with no changes from G1:

Barbashev–Eichel–Dorofeyev⁰
Howden–Karlsson–Marner⁰
Hertl–Sissons–Stone⁰
C.Smith–Dowd–Kolesar

McNabb–Theodore⁰
Hanifin–Andersson⁰
Lauzon–Coghlan

Hart
Hill

— Jesse Granger (@JesseGranger_) June 4, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes lineup​

Hurricanes in warmups (all looks the same):

Svechnikov-Aho-Jarvis
Hall-Stankoven-Blake
Ehlers-Staal-Martinook
Carrier-Jankowski-Robinson

Slavin-Chatfield
Miller-Walker
Gostisbehere-Nikishin

Andersen

— Dan Rosen (@drosennhl) June 4, 2026

Golden Knights vs Hurricanes Game 2 predictions​

• Jace Evans: Hurricanes 4, Golden Knights 2
• Mike Brehm: Hurricanes 3, Golden Knights 2

Golden Knights on a roll​

The Golden Knights have won seven in a row. In three of the last four games, including Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, they have come from behind. They trailed 2-0 in Game 1 and overcame a 3-0 deficit against the Colorado Avalanche in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals.

How Hurricanes fare after a loss​

The Hurricanes haven't lost two games in a row at home since Jan. 1 and Jan. 3 in regular season. Combining the regular season and playoffs, the Hurricanes are 23-7-0 after a loss in 2025-26. That .767 winning percentage leads the league.

Brett Howden can match regular-season total​

Vegas' Brett Howden leads the NHL playoffs with 11 goals in 17 games during the postseason. He had 12 goals in 58 games during the regular season. He has four years left on his deal at a $2.5 million cap hit.

Hurricanes' top line struggling​

The Sebastian Aho-Andrei Svechnikov-Seth Jarvis combined for 216 points in the regular season. They have 22 points in the playoffs. They had no points and five shots in Game 1.

NHL news: Dylan Larkin requests trade | Report​

Detroit Red Wings star center Dylan Larkin has requested a trade, according to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman and other news organizations.

That's a stunning development, adding a major name that teams can pursue in the offseason, especially with a thin free-agent market. He has five years left on his contract.

Larkin has been captain of the Red Wings since 2021. He's a six-time 30-goal scorer, including the last five seasons. He also was a standout for the USA at the Olympics and the 4 Nations Face-Off.

The Red Wings' 10-season playoff drought is now the longest in the NHL after the Buffalo Sabres clinched a postseason spot. Larkin hasn't been in the postseason since his rookie year in 2015-16.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Golden Knights vs Hurricanes live updates: Time, how to watch Game 2

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