The Carolina Hurricanes are ready to face the Washington Capitals to start the high-voltage Game 4 of the NHL Playoffs' second round on May 12, 2025, at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT. The Carolina Hurricanes lead the series 2-1. Carolina won their most recent meeting 4-0.
The Hurricanes are 24-5-5 against teams in the Metropolitan Division and have an overall record of 47-30-5. They have a 27-9-1 record in games where they take fewer penalties compared to their opposition, showing their exceptional discipline.
The Capitals, meanwhile, have a 51-22-9 record overall, including an 18-10-1 record in the division. With 286 goals overall and an average of 3.5 goals per game, Washington is the second-leading offensive team in the NHL.
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Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals: Date and puck-drop time
The Carolina Hurricanes will battle with the Washington Capitals in an epic NHL game on May 12, 2025, at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Date | May 12, 2025 |
Puck-Drop Time | 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT |
Venue | Lenovo Center |
Location | Raleigh, North Carolina |
How to watch Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals on TV & stream live online
TV channel: TNT
Streaming service: SlingTV
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Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals team news
Carolina Hurricanes team news
Sebastian Aho has three goals with six assists in his previous ten games.
Andrei Svechnikov has scored 20 goals and provided 28 assists this season.
Carolina Hurricanes injuries
Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
Mark Jankowski | Undisclosed | Day-to-Day |
Jesper Fast | Neck injury | Out for Season |
Washington Capitals team news
Alexander Ovechkin is leading the Capitals with 29 assists and 44 goals.
Connor McMichael has contributed two assists and five goals in his last ten games.
Washington Capitals injuries
Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
Sonny Milano | Upper body injury | Out |
Nicklas Backstrom | Hip injury | Out for Season |
Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals head-to-head record
The Carolina Hurricanes seem to have the advantage going into Game 4 based on their previous five head-to-head meetings. In their last five matches, the Hurricanes have won three of them, including a resounding 5-1 victory on the 3rd of April and a commanding 4-0 shutout on the 11th of May. Washington earned a 3-1 triumph in Game 2 and a close 5-4 victory previously in April, but they've failed to break through Carolina's defense. Especially at home, the Hurricanes have demonstrated their ability to manage the tempo and restrict Washington's scoring opportunities. Carolina has a good chance of increasing the series lead to 3-1 if they maintain their defensive structure and discipline.
Date | Results |
|---|---|
May 11, 2025 | Hurricanes 4-0 Capitals |
May 09, 2025 | Capitals 3-1 Hurricanes |
May 07, 2025 | Hurricanes 2-1 Capitals |
Apr 11, 2025 | Capitals 5-4 Hurricanes |
Apr 03, 2025 | Hurricanes 5-1 Capitals |