How to Watch Hurricanes vs. Canadiens Game 2: Channel, Live Stream & Start Time for 2026 NHL Playoffs originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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.
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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.
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How to watch Hurricanes vs. Canadiens Game 2: TV channel, live stream
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
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
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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*:Â Canadiens vs. Hurricanes
8 p.m.
TNT, truTV, DIRECTV
*If necessary
NHL Playoffs scores, results 2026Second 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:Â Canadiens 5, Sabres 1
Game 3:Â Canadiens 6, Sabres 2
Game 4: Sabres 3, Canadiens 2
Game 5:Â Canadiens 6, Sabres 3
Game 6: Sabres 8, Canadiens 3
Game 7:Â Canadiens 3, Sabres 2 (OT)
First round
Hurricanes 4, Senators 0
Game 1:Â 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