The Washington Capitals ensured that they will be playing on home ice at least one more time in their second-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes after a 3-1 victory in Game 2 on Thursday night.
Due to the win, which evened the series 1-1, the NHL announced the start time for Game 5 between the two clubs at Capital One Arena on Thursday, May 15. Puck drop is set for 7:00 pm, and the game will be broadcast nationally on TNT, truTV, and Max.
If either team sweeps the next two games at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, Game 5 will be an elimination game. The Capitals will also host Game 7 in the series if neither team can capture four wins before then.
The Capitals have not beaten the Hurricanes on the road since a 2-1 shootout victory on December 17, 2023. Carolina did not lose a single home game (3-0) in the first round against the New Jersey Devils and also did not lose one against the Capitals during the two teams’ 2019 playoff series (3-0).
Here is the press release from the NHL:
Start Times and Broadcast Information for 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round Games on May 15
NEW YORK (May 10, 2025) – The National Hockey League today announced the following update to the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round schedule:
Thursday, May 15
- The start time for Game 5 of the Second Round series between the Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals has been set for 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 15, in Washington. The game will be televised on TNT, truTV and Max in the U.S. In Canada, the game will be on Sportsnet and TVA Sports.
- The start time for Game 5 of the Second Round series between the Dallas Stars and Winnipeg Jets has been set for 9:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 15, in Winnipeg. The game will be televised on Sportsnet, CBC and TVA Sports in Canada. In the U.S., the game will be on TNT, truTV and Max.
