NHL Playoffs Tracker: Stanley Cup Final Odds, Latest Stories As Of June 4
Game 2 of the Stanley Cup final goes down on Thursday.
The Vegas Golden Knights became the first team since the 2015 Chicago Blackhawks to win Game 1 of the Stanley Cup final in its opponent's building. Chicago went on to win the Cup that year.
Vegas has a chance to take a monumental 2-0 series lead over the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday. Teams that lead 2-0 in the best-of-seven final have a 50-5 series record.
NHL Playoffs 2026 Stanley Cup Final Schedule: Dates, Times, Where To Watch
The Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights are scheduled to begin the Stanley Cup final on June 2.
Leading Scorers
1. Mitch Marner, Vegas Golden Knights: 22 points, 17 games
2. Jack Eichel, Vegas Golden Knights: 19 points, 17 games
T-3. Taylor Hall, Carolina Hurricanes: 16 points, 14 games
T-3. Nick Suzuki, Montreal Canadiens: 16 points, 19 games
T-3. Lane Hutson, Montreal Canadiens: 16 points, 19 games
See more of The Hockey News on Google and save us as a preferred source. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum.
The Hockey News
This story was originally published June 4, 2026 at 6:42 AM.