LIVE BLOG: Golden Knights vs. Carolina Hurricanes Game 5 live score, updates, highlights

The Stanley Cup Final is essentially down to a best-of-three between the Vegas Golden Knights facing the Carolina Hurricanes.

The teams meet in a pivotal Game 5 on Thursday at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Familiar position

For the third time this postseason, the Vegas Golden Knights are going into a Game 5 where the series hangs in the balance.

The biggest difference this time is the venue.

The Knights had the luxury of playing at home the first two times, winning both critical games against the Utah Mammoth and Anaheim Ducks in overtime.

This time, they’ll have to do it in one of the loudest buildings in the NHL.

How to watch

The Vegas Golden Knights head back to North Carolina with the Stanley Cup Final tied at two games apiece.

Fans looking to watch Thursday’s game have several viewing options, including over-the-air television, streaming services and radio broadcasts.

Stanley Cup Final schedule

Game 1: Golden Knights 5, Hurricanes 4

Game 2: Hurricanes 4, Golden Knights 3, OT

Game 3: Golden Knights 5, Hurricanes 4, 2OT

Game 4: Hurricanes 5, Golden Knights 3

Game 5: Thursday, 5 p.m. at Lenovo Center, KTNV-TV (Channel 13)

Game 6: Sunday, 5 p.m. at T-Mobile Arena, KTNV-TV (Channel 13)

*Game 7: Wednesday, 5 p.m. at Lenovo Center, KTNV-TV (Channel 13)

*if necessary

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