The Washington Capitals will face the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, beginning May 6 at Capital One Arena. This series opener will be broadcast on ESPN, as local networks are no longer covering playoff games. The Capitals, seeded first in the Eastern Conference, also stand a chance to host Game 2, and possible Game 5 and 7, emphasizing their home advantage. Both teams eliminated their first-round opponents swiftly, setting the stage for a competitive matchup after splitting their regular-season series evenly.
The Capitals will host Game 2 as well as Games 5 and 7 if they are necessary.
Carolina eliminated the New Jersey Devils in five games during their first-round series, while the Capitals did the same to the Montreal Canadiens.
The game will be televised exclusively via ESPN in the US, as all playoff games from the second round forward are no longer carried by local networks.
The two teams split their regular-season series 2-2, with Carolina finishing ahead in goal differential.
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