Carolina Hurricanes Set to Battle Washington Capitals in Playoff Semifinals

RALEIGH, N.C. — The National Hockey League has announced the schedule for the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, where the Carolina Hurricanes will face the Washington Capitals in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The series kicks off with Game 1 on Tuesday, May 6, at 7 p.m. ET at Capital One Arena in Washington.

The Hurricanes, coming off a successful first round, will host Games 3 and 4 on Saturday, May 10, and Monday, May 12, respectively, and a potential Game 6 on Saturday, May 17, at Lenovo Center. This series marks the second postseason meeting between Carolina and Washington, with Carolina previously defeating the Capitals in seven games during the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The full schedule for the second round is as follows:

Game 1: Tuesday, May 6 at Washington, 7 p.m., Capital One Arena (ESPN; SN, TVAS)

Game 2: Thursday, May 8 at Washington, 7 p.m., Capital One Arena (ESPN; SN, TVAS)

Game 3: Saturday, May 10 vs. Washington, 6 p.m., Lenovo Center (TNT, truTV, Max; SN, TVAS)

Game 4: Monday, May 12 vs. Washington, 7 p.m., Lenovo Center (TNT, truTV, Max; SN, TVAS)

Game 5: Thursday, May 15 at Washington, TBD, Capital One Arena (TNT, truTV, Max; SN, TVAS)

Game 6: Saturday, May 17 vs. Washington, TBD, Lenovo Center (TBD; SN, TVAS)

Game 7: Monday, May 19 at Washington, TBD, Capital One Arena (ESPN; SN, TVAS)

The Hurricanes are eager for the challenge ahead as they prepare to battle their divisional rivals, the Capitals. Fans in Raleighwood are encouraged to lock in their seats and experience the excitement of playoff hockey.