The Washington Capitals are ready to face off against the Carolina Hurricanes to start the highly anticipated Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on May 6, 2025, at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT.
The Capitals are currently in ninth place in the playoffs and have a solid power play win rate of 23.1% going into the game, whereas Carolina has a deadly power play, which is operating at an amazing 31.6% efficiency, fourth overall.
The Hurricanes' penalty kill unit which has been flawless in the postseason and has the greatest kill rate of any team at 100%. Conversely, Washington's penalty kill has fared poorly, finishing at just 66.7% (13th).
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Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes: Date and puck-drop time
The Washington Capitals and the Carolina Hurricanes will compete in an exciting NHL game on May 6, 2025, at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
Date | May 6, 2025 |
Puck-Drop Time | 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT |
Venue | Capital One Arena |
Location | Washington, D.C |
How to watch Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes on TV & stream live online
TV channel: ESPN
Streaming service: Fubo, SlingTV
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Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes team news
Washington Capitals team news
Logan Thompson has a 4-1 record, with a 2.23 goals-against average, and a remarkable .923 save percentage.
Alex Ovechkin has scored 44 goals, including 14 PPG, and has 237 shots.
Dylan Strome finished with 82 points, with 53 assists and 29 goals.
Washington Capitals injuries
Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
Sonny Milano | Upper body injury | Out |
Nicklas Backstrom | Hip injury | Out for Season |
Carolina Hurricanes team news
Pyotr Kochetkov has a .900 save percentage, a 2.50 goals-against average, and a 1-0 postseason record.
This season, Seth Jarvis has launched 204 shots on goal and scored 32 goals, including seven on the power play.
Sebastian Aho has 74 points with 45 assists and 9 goals.
Carolina Hurricanes injuries
Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
Frederik Andersen | Undisclosed | Day-to-Day |
Jesper Fast | Neck injury | Out for Season |
Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes head-to-head record
The Washington Capitals and the Carolina Hurricanes' forthcoming game is expected to be fiercely contested based on their last five head-to-head meetings. Washington defeated Carolina 5-4 in their last meeting on the 11th of April 2025. Carolina's commanding 5-1 and 4-2 victory demonstrate their dominance, while Washington's 3-1 and 5-4 victories demonstrate their ability to penetrate the Hurricanes' defense with quick offense. Given that both clubs have recently defeated one another, the pattern points to a back-and-forth contest in which momentum could change quickly. As a result, Game 1 may depend on the performance of the goalkeeper and special teams.
Date | Results |
|---|---|
Apr 11, 2025 | Capitals 5-4 Hurricanes |
Apr 03, 2025 | Hurricanes 5-1 Capitals |
Dec 21, 2024 | Capitals 3-1 Hurricanes |
Nov 04, 2024 | Hurricanes 4-2 Capitals |
Apr 06, 2024 | Hurricanes 4-2 Capitals |