Capitals vs. Hurricanes: Playoff series schedule, scores, TV channel, how to watch
The second round of the NHL Playoffs features a matchup between the Washington Capitals and the Carolina Hurricanes. Check out everything you need to know about the series: When is Capitals vs. Hurricanes Game 2?
The Capitals and Hurricanes will face off on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Washington. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN. Capitals vs. Hurricanes Series Schedule
Below is the full schedule for the Capitals-Hurricanes playoff series:
(M1) Washington Capitals vs. (M2) Carolina Hurricanes How many times have the Capitals played the Hurricanes?
The Washington Capitals have played the Carolina Hurricanes a total of 4 times in the regular season. The season series is tied 2-2. Capitals vs. Hurricanes History (2024-25 Regular Season)
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If Edmonton's third pairing and fourth line can continue to play well defensively and chip in offensively here and there the way they have, then the law of averages would see to favor Edmonton in a seven-game series. The laws of attrition will start to become factors. The grind sill start to catch up with them. Now, that assumes that among the top players Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and Evan Bouchard will out-play Aleksander Barkov, Sam Reinhart, and Gustav Forsling over that same stretch of time. They are all terrific players on both teams. But I would be more than comfortable betting on the Edmonton guys over seven nights. Now on Bluesky @ Also, find me on Threads @kleavins, Twitter @KurtLeavins, Instagram at LeavinsOnHockey, and Mastodon at KurtLeavins@ This article is not AI generated. 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