How to Watch Hurricanes vs. Canadiens Game 1: Channel, Live Stream & Start Time for 2026 NHL Playoffs

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The dominant Hurricanes and proven Canadiens are ready to battle for a spot in the Stanley Cup Finals, starting with Game 1 on Thursday night.

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Carolina has yet to lose a game in the NHL playoffs, sweeping Ottawa and Philadelphia in the first two rounds. After nearly two weeks off between series, the Hurricanes will try to shake off the rust in front of a home crowd.

Montreal’s path to the Eastern Conference Finals is more challenging, as it needs seven games to defeat Tampa Bay and Buffalo. Can the Canadiens hand the Hurricanes their first playoff loss?

Here’s everything you need to know about the Hurricanes vs. Canadiens, including TV and streaming options for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

How to watch Hurricanes vs. Canadiens game 1: TV channels, live broadcast

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Game 1 between the Hurricanes and Canadiens will air live on TNT and truTV. The game will also be broadcast live on DIRECTV.

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Hurricanes vs. Canadiens Game 1 start time

Game 1 between the Hurricanes and Canadiens is scheduled to begin on Thursday, May 21 at 8 p.m. ET. The game will be played at the Legend Center in Raleigh, North Carolina

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Hurricanes vs. Canadiens schedule

date

game

Time (Eastern Time)

TV/live broadcast

May 21

Game 1: Canadiens vs. Hurricanes

8pm

TNT, truTV, DIRECTV

May 23

Game 2: Canadiens vs. Hurricanes

7pm

TNT, truTV, DIRECTV

May 25

Game 3: Hurricanes vs. Canadiens

8pm

TNT, truTV, DIRECTV

May 27

Game 4: Hurricanes vs. Canadiens

8pm

TNT, truTV, DIRECTV

May 29

Game 5*: Canadiens vs. Hurricanes

8pm

TNT, truTV, DIRECTV

May 31

Game 6*: Hurricanes vs. Canadiens

To be determined

TNT, truTV, DIRECTV

June 1

Game 7*: Canadiens vs. Hurricanes

8pm

TNT, truTV, DIRECTV

*If necessary

NHL playoff scores, results 2026

second round

Hurricanes 4, Flyers 0

  • Game 1: Hurricanes 3, Flyers 0

  • Game 2: Hurricanes 3, Flyers 2 (overtime)

  • Game 3: Hurricanes 4, Flyers 1

  • Game 4: Hurricanes 3, Flyers 2 (overtime)

Canadiens 4, Sabers 3

  • Game 1: Sabers 4, Canadiens 2

  • Game 2: Canadiens 5, Sabers 1

  • Game 3: Canadiens 6, Sabers 2

  • Game 4: Sabers 3, Canadiens 2

  • Game 5: Canadiens 6, Sabers 3

  • Game 6: Sabers 8, Canadiens 3

  • Game 7: Canadiens 3, Sabers 2 (overtime)

first round

Hurricanes 4, Senators 0

  • Game 1: Hurricanes 2, Senators 0

  • Game 2: Hurricanes 3, Senators 2 (2OT)

  • Game 3: Hurricanes 2, Senators 1

  • Game 4: Hurricanes 4, Senators 2

Canadian 4, Lightning 3

  • Game 1: Canadiens 4, Lightning 3 (overtime)

  • Game 2: Lightning 3, Canadiens 2 (overtime)

  • Game 3: Canadiens 3, Lightning 2 (overtime)

  • Game 4: Lightning 3, Canadiens 2

  • Game 5: Canadiens 3, Lightning 2

  • Game 6: Lightning 1, Canadiens 0 (overtime)

  • Game 7: Canadiens 2, Lightning 1

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