The Capitals commence their second-round series against the Hurricanes on Tuesday night with Game 1 of their best-of-seven series. The matchup features the top two in the Metropolitan Division.
Alex Ovechkin and company roared to a 4-1 series win over the Canadiens in the first round, looking much like the domineering outfit that rolled through the regular season. It marked Washington's first playoff series victory since 2018, when it won the Stanley Cup.
Ovechkin scored four goals across the five-game set with the Canadiens.
The Hurricanes also won their first-round series in five games, vanquishing the Devils. Sebastian Aho notched a team-high eight points while Andrei Svechnikov netted five goals. Carolina is in the second round for the fifth consecutive season.
The clubs split the four head-to-head matchups in the regular season.
Here's what you need to know about Tuesday's matchup between the Capitals and the Hurricanes, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is Capitals vs. Hurricanes on today?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
Game 1 of Capitals vs. Hurricanes will air live on ESPN.
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Capitals vs. Hurricanes start time
- Date: Tuesday, May 6
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
Game 1 of the NHL Playoffs series between the Capitals and the Hurricanes is set to begin at 7 p.m. ET from Capital One Arena in Washington, DC.
The Capitals are a perfect 3-0 on their home ice in the playoffs with three home wins over the Canadiens in their first-round series. The Hurricanes went 1-1 on the road against the Devils in Round 1.
The two teams have met once before in the playoffs, with the Hurricanes taking a contentious, seven-game series in the first round of the 2019 playoffs.
Capitals vs. Hurricanes radio station
- Radio station: SiriusXM
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Capitals vs. Hurricanes series schedule
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6 | Game 1 at Washington | 7 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, SN, TVAS |
| May 8 | Game 2 at Washington | 7 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, SN, TVAS |
| May 10 | Game 3 at Carolina | 6 p.m. | TNT, Sling, SN, TVAS |
| May 12 | Game 4 at Carolina | 7 p.m. | TNT, Sling, SN, TVAS |
| May 15 | Game 5 at Washington* | TBD | TNT, Sling, TVAS |
| May 17 | Game 6 at Carolina* | TBD | TBD, TVAS |
| May 19 | Game 7 at Washington* | TBD | ESPN, Fubo, TVAS |
* If necessary
NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2025
Here are the key dates to know for the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs and offseason. Some series start dates could move up depending on when previous series end.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| First round begins | April 19 |
| NHL Draft Lottery | May 5 |
| NHL Scouting Combine at Buffalo | June 1-7 |
| Stanley Cup Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 23 |
| NHL Draft at Los Angeles | June 27-28 |
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