The 2026 Stanley Cup Final has delivered an absolutely unforgettable series, and the tension is mounting as we head into Game 5. The Vegas Golden Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes are tied at two games apiece. With the series shifting back to Raleigh, fans are desperate to know where and how to catch the action. Here is your ultimate guide on how to watch Stanley Cup playoff game #5 of the Vegas Golden Knights at Carolina Hurricanes game on TV this Thursday, June 11, 2026.
TV Channels, Streaming Options, and Regional Blackouts Explained
When and Where: Game 5 will take place on Thursday, June 11, 2026, with the puck dropping at 8:00 p.m. ET at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina.
TV Channels (USA and Canada):
In the United States, the game will be broadcast nationally on ABC. For our neighbors up north in Canada, hockey fans can catch the live broadcast on Sportsnet and CBC.
Streaming Options:
If you have cut the cord, streaming the game is easy. In the US, the game will be streamed live on ESPN+ and can also be accessed through live TV streaming platforms like Fubo TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling TV. Canadian viewers can stream via Sportsnet+.
Regional Blackouts Explained:
Throughout the regular season and early playoff rounds, regional blackouts occur when a local Regional Sports Network (RSN) has exclusive broadcasting rights to a game in a specific geographic market. This means local fans are blocked from streaming it out-of-market. However, because the Stanley Cup Final is an exclusive national broadcast event on ABC, there are no regional blackouts for Game 5. You can watch seamlessly from anywhere in North America.
Playoff Team Records, Leading Scorers, Injuries, and Game 5 Prediction
Previous Games Score & Overview:
This series has been highly competitive and surprisingly high-scoring, with 33 combined goals over the first four matchups. Vegas took Game 1 (5-4) and Game 3 in double overtime (5-4). Meanwhile, Carolina secured Game 2 in overtime (4-3) and just recently tied the series in Game 4 with an impressive 5-3 comeback victory.
Playoff Team Records:
The Carolina Hurricanes entered the Final with a staggering 14-3 record, having cleanly swept the Ottawa Senators (4-0) and Philadelphia Flyers (4-0) before dispatching the Montreal Canadiens (4-1). The Vegas Golden Knights dominated the West, including a decisive 4-0 sweep of the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference Final, and hold a strong 14-6 record.
Top 5 Playoff Scorers (as of June 11, 2026):
Vegas Golden Knights:
- Mitch Marner – 29 points
- Jack Eichel – 20 Points
- Brett Howden – 18 points
- Shea Theodore – 17 points
- Pavel Dorofeyev – 14 points
Carolina Hurricanes:
- Taylor Hall – 18 points
- Jackson Blake – 18 points
- Logan Stankoven – 15 points
- Nikolaj Ehlers – 14 points
- Jordan Staal – 11 points
Key Injuries:
For the Carolina Hurricanes, forward William Carrier is currently out with an upper-body injury sustained in Game 3. Goaltender Frederik Andersen was rested in Game 4 but is available. The Vegas Golden Knights enter Game 5 remarkably healthy with no major key injuries holding back their top lines as of today.
Game Prediction & Odds:
Betting odds are currently Carolina -155 with the Over/Under set at 6.5. Personally, I think the Hurricanes have all the momentum right now. Tying the series on the road in Game 4 was a massive momentum swing, and taking the ice in front of the raucous Lenovo Center crowd is a huge advantage. These teams have been crushing the scoreboard all series, so taking the Over on 6.5 feels like a safe bet. I predict a high-energy 4-3 victory for the Carolina Hurricanes to take a 3-2 series lead.
If you need help finding the Carolina Hurricanes on TV today, or if you want to check the rest of the Vegas Golden Knights TV schedule, simply tune your screens to ABC. For more deep dives, including the NHL point leaders 2025-26 season, explore the rest of our blog. Also, don’t miss out—join our NHL playoff hockey pool for cash prizes on our website!
