The 2026 Stanley Cup Final has absolutely delivered so far. After a crushing double-overtime loss in Game 3, the Carolina Hurricanes look to bounce back against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4. With Vegas currently holding a 2-1 series lead, this is a do-or-die moment for Carolina on the road.
Here is your complete guide on how to catch the action, the latest series stats, and my personal prediction for Game 4.
How to Watch Game 4 on TV and Streaming
Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM EDT / 5:00 PM PDT
Location: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV
USA Broadcast Options:
Fans in the United States can watch Game 4 live on ABC. If you prefer to stream the action, the game will be simulcast live on ESPN+ and the ESPN app. Cord-cutters can also access ABC via services like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and FuboTV.
Canada Broadcast Options:
In Canada, the game will be broadcast coast-to-coast on Sportsnet (SN) and CBC in English, and TVA Sports in French. Streaming is available via the Sportsnet+ app and CBC Gem.
Regional Blackouts Explained:
During the regular season, you might experience regional blackouts if a game is broadcast exclusively on a local Regional Sports Network (RSN) and you live out of market without a premium package. However, because the Stanley Cup Final is an exclusive national broadcast, there are no regional blackouts for Game 4. Whether you live in Raleigh, Las Vegas, or anywhere else, you can watch the game on the national feeds (ABC/ESPN+ in the US; Sportsnet/CBC in Canada) without restriction.
Game 3 Recap and Series Overview
The series has been a rollercoaster. Vegas took Game 1 with a 5-4 victory, while Carolina answered back in Game 2 with a tight 4-3 win.
Game 3 on Saturday night was an instant classic. The Vegas Golden Knights jumped out to a massive 4-0 lead, largely driven by Mitch Marner’s natural hat trick. However, the Carolina Hurricanes mounted a historic comeback, scoring four goals in the third period to force overtime. The two-way struggle ended abruptly at 5:38 of double overtime when a Shea Theodore point shot bounced off the end boards, deflected off Carolina goalie Brandon Bussi, and crossed the line to give Vegas a 5-4 win and a 2-1 series lead.
2026 Playoff Team Records & Top Scorers
Through the 2026 NHL Playoffs, both teams have relied on heavy offensive production from their stars. Here are the top 5 playoff scorers for both teams as of June 8, 2026:
Vegas Golden Knights:
- Mitch Marner – 28 points
- Jack Eichel – 20 points
- Brett Howden – 17 points
- Shea Theodore – 16 points
- Pavel Dorofeyev – 14 points
Carolina Hurricanes:
- Taylor Hall – 17 points
- Jackson Blake – 16 points
- Logan Stankoven – 14 points
- Nikolaj Ehlers – 11 points
- Seth Jarvis – 10 points
Key Injuries & Roster Updates
Heading into Game 4, the Carolina Hurricanes are dealing with a significant blow to their depth. Forward William Carrier suffered an upper-body injury following a hit on Vegas defenseman Jeremy Lauzon in Game 3. Carrier missed the final three periods of that double-overtime marathon and is currently listed as day-to-day, though it is highly unlikely he dresses for Game 4. The Vegas Golden Knights enter Game 4 relatively healthy, with no new major injuries reported from Saturday’s clash.
Game 4 Betting Odds & My Prediction
The current betting odds for Game 4 have Carolina at -115 on the moneyline, with the Over/Under set at 5.5 goals.
From my personal insight, taking the Carolina Hurricanes at -115 is the smart play here. I watched them completely dominate the third period of Game 3, erasing a four-goal deficit by absolutely suffocating the Golden Knights in the neutral zone. Despite the heartbreaking double-overtime loss, Carolina found the blueprint to crack Carter Hart and the Vegas defense. Vegas has elite top-end talent, but Carolina’s relentless forecheck finally woke up. I’m taking the Canes to win a tight one, and I lean toward the OVER 5.5, these two teams have easily eclipsed that number in two of the three games so far.
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