Stanley Cup Final 2026 live score: Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights updates, results, highlights from Game 6

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The Carolina Hurricanes are one win away from their second Stanley Cup title in franchise history, but that final victory may be the toughest of all. The Vegas Golden Knights, meanwhile, enter Game 6 having dropped each of the last two games and facing elimination for the first time in the playoffs.

Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal has produced a historically good series, becoming the first player to score a goal in each of the first five Stanley Cup Final games since 1956. Staal has six goals overall as he searches for a second championship and first with Carolina.

A bigger Hurricanes story, though, is goalie Brandon Bussi, who took over at goalie mid-series for Frederik Andersen. Bussi didn't appear in a game this playoffs since Game 3, but now led the Hurricanes to wins in Games 4 and 5 to help them take control of the series.

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On the other side, the Golden Knights are at risk of letting a 2-1 series lead slip away for good. Goalie Carter Hart has allowed at least four goals in every game, the first time a goalie has done that in the first five Stanley Cup Final games, but John Tortorella is confidently sticking with him moving forward.

Vegas has gotten a lot of production from Mitch Marner and Jack Eichel, but William Karlsson could be out moving forward after leaving Game 5 with an injury. Vegas is on a losing streak for the first time since the end of March, and the team cannot afford to let it continue.

This has been a close series throughout with every game thus far being decided by either one or two goals, which includes two overtime games. While the Golden Knights want to force a Game 7 on Wednesday, the Hurricanes want to end the series tonight.

The Sporting News is tracking live scores, updates and highlights from Stanley Cup Final Game 6 between the Hurricanes and Golden Knights. Follow along for updates.

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Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights Game 6 live score

Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights updates, results, highlights from Game 6

Final: Hurricanes 3, Golden Knights 0

10:57 p.m.: And that is it! The Hurricanes win the Stanley Cup!

Hurricanes 3, Golden Knights 0

10:55 p.m.: GOAL! Nikolaj Ehlers gets the empty net goal and that should do it from Vegas.

10:53 p.m.: The Golden Knights continue to fail to get the puck across the net. There's now 1:25 left in regulation.

10:49 p.m.: Bussi makes two key saves, the second of which comes while he's sitting on the ice. There's just 2:21 left in regulation.

10:47 p.m.: The clock hits under four minutes with Vegas in desperation mode, and Carter Hart to be pulled soon.

10:40 p.m.: There are six minutes left in regulation as Vegas has tried to find one final push.

10:37 p.m.: A furious Golden Knights power play leads to a prime chance for Eichel, who hits the crossbar. That could've been a huge momentum swing.

— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) June 15, 2026

10:34 p.m.: Vegas gets a power play in what seems to be a massive moment in this game. The Knights need a goal to get going.

10:32 p.m.: Carolina's defense has become the story of this game as Vegas is completely out of sorts on the offensive end.

10:28 p.m.: The Golden Knights haven't gotten much going in a a crucial third period. Vegas has struggled to even get a shot on goal off.

10:19 p.m.: The third period is now underway as Vegas needs two goals to tie.

End of second period: Hurricanes 2, Golden Knights 0

10:00 p.m.: Carolina doesn't cash in but the team enters teh second intermission 20 minutes away from a title.

9:55 p.m.: Vegas is struggling to keep its composure, as Rasmus Andersson goes to the penalty box. The Canes have a chance to add to its lead.

Hurricanes 2, Golden Knights 0

9:48 p.m.: GOAL! Jackson Blake finishes on a hard-working shift to make it a two-goal lead.

— NHL (@NHL) June 15, 2026

9:43 p.m.: Bussi remains strong as Vegas is scoreless over halfway through the second period.

9:37 p.m.: John Tortorella seems to have put Mitch Marner and Jack Eichel on the same line in hopes of a spark. 

9:30 p.m.: Shots are 14-10 Golden Knights as 26 total minutes have passed in the game. Vegas remains without a goal, though.

9:25 p.m.: Vegas failed to convert, which was followed by a a good opportunity for Jordan Staal. However, Hart made the save.

9:19 p.m.: The second period has begun with the Golden Knights on the power play.

End of first period: Hurricanes 1, Golden Knights 0

9:00 p.m.: The first period ends with a barrage of shots that Bussi keeps out of the net in impressive fashion. Vegas heads to the break with 30 seconds left on its power play.

— NHL (@NHL) June 15, 2026

8:58 p.m.: The Canes can't convert, and now the Golden Knights draw a penalty for their second power play of the game.

8:54 p.m.: Hall draws a penalty as Jack Eichel is called for hooking trying to prevent a goal. Carolina gets its second power play of the night.

8:48 p.m.: Now Carter Hart makes a strong save to keep Carolina off the board in their power play chance. Play is now back to 5-on-5.

8:47 p.m.: Bussi makes a big save on the 4-on-4 as Brett Howden threatans for another goal.

8:44 p.m.: The power play ends after just 31 seconds on a Tomas Hertl penalty. It will be 4-on-4 before a brief Carolina advantage.

8:40 p.m.: Vegas gets a break as Jackson Blake heads to the penalty box. Golden Knights go on the power play.

8:32 p.m.: It's been a slow start for the Golden Knights in a must-win game. Vegas only has one shot on goal in seven minutes of play.

Hurricanes 1, Golden Knights 0

8:28 p.m.: GOAL! Taylor Hall rifles one past Carter Hart on a breakaway to open the scoring.

— NHL (@NHL) June 15, 2026

8:26 p.m.: There's some back-and-forth action to begin the night without dangerous chances on either side. Hurricanes got the first shot on goal.

8:21 p.m.: We are underway from Game 6! Vegas is looking to force a Game 7 on Wednesday,

8:18 p.m.: We are moments away from the start of Game 6 live from Las Vegas.

8:05 p.m.: And here's the Golden Knights' lineup, as Smith is indeed in the game while Carter Hart remains in net. Braeden Bowman and Kaedan Korczak are also in while Keegan Kolesar and Dylan Coghlan are scratches.

— Jesse Granger (@JesseGranger_) June 14, 2026

7:50 p.m.: The Canes are running out their same lineup, which includes Bussi in goal to start for teh third-straight contest.

— Walt Ruff (@WaltRuff) June 14, 2026

7:25 p.m.: Per Elliotte Friedman, Golden Knights forward Reilly Smith is expected to play for an injured William Karlsson.

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) June 14, 2026

7:00 p.m.: It is a scorching hot day in Las Vegas today as both teams will take the ice in an hour for Game 6.

Now this is what we call Stanley Cup Final weather ☀️ pic.twitter.com/zcBr8EvxLg

— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) June 14, 2026

6:30 p.m.: Hurricanes fans have made the trip to Vegas hoping for to close it out tonight.

Our biggest fans are bringing the energy to Vegas! pic.twitter.com/I1fnnQunwX

— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) June 14, 2026

How to watch Stanley Cup Finals Game 6

Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights start time

• Date: Sunday, June 14
• Time: 8:00 p.m. ET

Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, June 14 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. It will be the third and final Golden Knights home game of this series.

Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights TV Channel

• TV Channel: ABC, Sportsnet
• Live stream: fubo, DirecTV

ABC will be broadcasting the game in the United States as Sean McDonough and Ray Ferraro once again be on the call. In Canada, Sportsnet is broadcasting the game featuring Chris Cuthbert and Craig Simpson.

Fans looking for an alternate streaming option can also turn to fubo or DirecTV.

Stanley Cup Finals 2026 schedule

Date	Game	Time (ET)	TV Channel
June 2	Game 1: Golden Knights 5, Hurricanes 4	--	--
June 4	Game 2: Hurricanes 4, Golden Knights 3 (OT)	--	--
June 6	Game 3: Golden Knights 5, Hurricanes 4 (2OT)	--	--
June 9	Game 4: Hurricanes 5, Golden Knights 3	--	--
June 11	Game 5: Hurricanes 4, Golden Knights 2	--	--
June 14	Game 6: Hurricanes @ Golden Knights	8:00 p.m.	ABC, Sportsnet, DirecTV
June 17	Game 7: Golden Knights @ Hurricanes	8:00 p.m.	ABC, Sportsnet, DirecTV