The Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals continue their Eastern Conference Semifinal series tonight, May 8, 2025. Game 2 takes place at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., with the Hurricanes leading the series 1-0 after a 2-1 overtime victory in Game 1.
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Washington Capitals Game 2: TV and Streaming Guide
- United States: Catch the game live on ESPN at 7:00 PM ET. Streaming options include FuboTV and Sling TV, both offering free trials for new users.
- Canada: Viewers can watch the game on Sportsnet, CBC, and TVA Sports for French-language coverage.
Team Records
- Carolina Hurricanes: Finished the regular season with a 47-30-5 record, securing 2nd place in the Metropolitan Division.
- Washington Capitals: Completed the season at 51-22-9, topping the Metropolitan Division standings.
Game Preview
The Hurricanes have showcased a strong defensive performance, limiting the Capitals to a single goal in Game 1. Goaltender Frederik Andersen has been pivotal, boasting a 1.45 GAA in the playoffs.
The Capitals, led by NHL all-time goal scorer Alex Ovechkin, aim to bounce back and even the series. Ovechkin, who surpassed Wayne Gretzky with his 895th goal last month, remains a significant offensive threat.
Prediction
Given the Hurricanes’ current momentum and defensive prowess, they are slightly favored to win Game 2. However, the Capitals’ experience and home-ice advantage could make this a closely contested match.
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