Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals continue their quest for the Stanley Cup as they battle the Hurricanes in their second-round series.
Washington roared into the playoffs on the heels of a dominant regular season, buoyed by Ovechkin, who became the NHL's all-time goals leader. But playoff demons followed them into the first round: The Capitals had not won a first-round series since 2018, when they won the title.
Washington outlasted Montreal in a contentious five-game series, with Ovechkin netting four goals and Dylan Strome notching a team-high nine points.
That sets the stage for a rendezvous with the Hurricanes, who made quick work of the Devils in their first-round series, winning in five games. Sebastian Aho led the way with eight points, while Andrei Svechnikov found the back of the net five times. Carolina is in the second round for the fifth consecutive season.
The two teams have only met once before in the playoffs, clashing in a first-round series in 2019; the Hurricanes came away with the series win in seven games.
Here's what you need to know to watch Capitals vs. Hurricanes, including broadcast information and start times.
Capitals vs. Hurricanes 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
How to watch Capitals vs. Hurricanes: TV channel, live stream
Games in the Capitals vs. Hurricanes series will air on multiple channels.
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Capitals vs. Hurricanes radio station
- Radio station: SiriusXM
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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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