ABC and ESPN Unlimited in the US for Vegas Golden Knights v Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup Final

Match date: 10 June 2026

Vegas Golden Knights v Carolina Hurricanes in the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs will be shown in the United States on ABC and ESPN Unlimited, with Steve Levy presenting and Sean McDonough on main commentary alongside Ray Ferraro. ESPN’s own preview states that the 2026 Stanley Cup Final begins on ABC, confirming this is the marquee broadcast for the series opener and making it the main option for US viewers on television and streaming.[1]

For Canadian audiences, the game is listed on CBC and Sportsnet, where Chris Cuthbert and Craig Simpson will lead the coverage, with Kyle Bukauskas reporting. That combination gives Canada a familiar national hockey broadcast, while the US feed leans on ESPN’s established NHL final team and studio coverage.

Sean McDonough has long been one of ESPN’s most recognisable play-by-play voices, with a deep background in major US sports broadcasting, and Ray Ferraro remains one of the network’s most respected analysts because of his long NHL playing career and clear, tactical commentary. The pre-game and intermission panel is also strong, featuring Mark Messier, PK Subban and Erik Johnson, while Emily Kaplan is listed as reporter and former official Dave Jackson brings the rules perspective that often helps in tight playoff games.

The Canadian broadcast is equally experienced. Chris Cuthbert is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished hockey play-by-play announcers in the country, and Craig Simpson, a former NHL forward and long-time broadcaster, has built a reputation for measured analysis in big games. Kyle Bukauskas adds rink-side detail and is well known to viewers from Sportsnet’s NHL coverage.

There is also a separate Sports USA Radio call, presented by Rob Brender with John Forslund and Eddie Olczyk in the booth and Billy Jaffe reporting. Forslund and Olczyk are both familiar postseason voices to NHL fans, with Forslund especially respected for his energetic, storytelling style and Olczyk for his straightforward analysis.

The world feed is set to feature E.J. Hradek and Kevin Weekes. Weekes, a former NHL goaltender and now a prominent television analyst, has become a high-profile part of international hockey coverage thanks to his sharp, modern breakdowns and strong presence on major events.

For viewers in the United States, the key takeaway is simple: ABC and ESPN Unlimited are the primary destinations, with the broadcast built around a high-profile ESPN team and a full studio lineup.[1] Canadian viewers can switch to CBC or Sportsnet for the national call, while the radio and world-feed options offer additional ways to follow one of the NHL’s biggest nights.

More on the competition can be found via the NHL.

Article generated: 10 June 2026, 01:01 GMT