After suffering their first loss of the playoffs, the Hurricanes will look to bounce back against the Canadiens in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Seth Jarvis gave Carolina an early lead in Game 1, but Montreal took control with four straight goals in the first period. The Canadiens ultimately secured a 6-2 road win after Juraj Slafkovsky scored two goals in the third period.
Now facing a deficit following back-to-back sweeps, how will the Hurricanes respond in front of their home crowd?
Here is everything you need to know about Hurricanes vs. Canadiens, including TV and streaming options for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
How to watch Hurricanes vs. Canadiens Game 2: TV channel, live stream
- TV channels: TNT, truTV
- Live streams: DIRECTV
Game 2 between the Hurricanes and Canadiens will air live on TNT and truTV. The game will also be available to stream on DIRECTV.
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Hurricanes vs. Canadiens Game 2 start time
- Date: Saturday, May 23
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
Game 2 between the Hurricanes and Canadiens is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 23. The game will be played at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
Hurricanes vs. Canadiens schedule: Montreal leads 1-0
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21 | Game 1: Canadiens 6, Hurricanes 2 | — | — |
| May 23 | Game 2: Canadiens vs. Hurricanes | 7 p.m. | TNT, truTV, DIRECTV |
| May 25 | Game 3: Hurricanes vs. Canadiens | 8 p.m. | TNT, truTV, DIRECTV |
| May 27 | Game 4: Hurricanes vs. Canadiens | 8 p.m. | TNT, truTV, DIRECTV |
| May 29 | Game 5*: Canadiens vs. Hurricanes | 8 p.m. | TNT, truTV, DIRECTV |
| May 31 | Game 6*: Hurricanes vs. Canadiens | TBD | TNT, truTV, DIRECTV |
| June 1 | Game 7*: Canadiens vs. Hurricanes | 8 p.m. | TNT, truTV, DIRECTV |
*If necessary
NHL Playoffs scores, results 2026
Second round
Hurricanes 4, Flyers 0
- Game 1: Hurricanes 3, Flyers 0
- Game 2: Hurricanes 3, Flyers 2 (OT)
- Game 3: Hurricanes 4, Flyers 1
- Game 4: Hurricanes 3, Flyers 2 (OT)
Canadiens 4, Sabres 3
- Game 1: Sabres 4, Canadiens 2
- Game 2: Canadiens 5, Sabres 1
- Game 3: Canadiens 6, Sabres 2
- Game 4: Sabres 3, Canadiens 2
- Game 5: Canadiens 6, Sabres 3
- Game 6: Sabres 8, Canadiens 3
- Game 7: Canadiens 3, Sabres 2 (OT)
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
Canadiens 4, Lightning 3
- Game 1: Canadiens 4, Lightning 3 (OT)
- Game 2: Lightning 3, Canadiens 2 (OT)
- Game 3: Canadiens 3, Lightning 2 (OT)
- Game 4: Lightning 3, Canadiens 2
- Game 5: Canadiens 3, Lightning 2
- Game 6: Lightning 1, Canadiens 0 (OT)
- Game 7: Canadiens 2, Lightning 1
