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Stanley Cup Final: Game 1, Hurricanes and Golden Knights | Live blog

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Last updated: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 1:03AM GMT
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RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- The Stanley Cup Final between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Vegas Golden Knights looks even in a lot of ways, with very little margin for error.

Vegas has won 12 of 16 games in the playoffs, including a sweep of Colorado in the West final, while Carolina has taken 12 of 13. They've allowed the third-fewest and fewest goals against, respectively, while each scoring more than three goals a game.

The action gets underway Tuesday night in the Lenovo Center.

HOW TO WATCH THE STANLEY CUP FINAL

All games begin at 8 p.m. and can be seen on ABC11.

Check back here for live updates throughout the best-of-seven championship series.

- The Associated Press contributed.

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