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Last updated: June 2, 2026, 11:53 AM ET

Stanley Cup Final Preview

The Golden Knights meet the Hurricanes in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday, with home teams having won eight of the last ten series openers. Sports Line's advanced model favors Vegas despite Carolina's recent surge, while Bet MGM customers can secure $1,500 in bonus bets using code CBSSPORTS for the matchup. The decisive game tips off at 8:30 p.m. ET at Michelette Family Arena.

Player Stories & Milestones

Carolina's 22-year-old defenseman Jackson Blake has become an internet sensation thanks to a playoff beard more notable for character than density, earning praise from teammates who call it "not very good" yet endearing. Meanwhile, three Americans are positioned to join hockey's elite by capturing both Stanley Cup and Olympic gold in the same calendar year—a feat achieved by only eight players previously, including Connor Hellebuyck and Nathan Mac Kinnon. The U.S. contingent includes Mathew Barzal and Jack Eichel alongside their Canadian teammates in this historic final.