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The Carolina Hurricanes (47-30-5) square off against the Washington Capitals (51-22-9) as a part of Thursday's NHL slate, starting at 7 p.m. ET at Capital One Arena and broadcast on ESPN.
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Hurricanes vs. Capitals: May 8 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Venue: Capital One Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Hurricanes' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.24 | 9th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.8 | 10th |
| Shots | 31.7 | 2nd |
| Shots Allowed | 24.9 | 1st |
| Power Play % | 18.7% | 25th |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.61% | 1st |
Capitals' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.49 | 2nd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.79 | 8th |
| Shots | 27.6 | 22nd |
| Shots Allowed | 27.2 | 10th |
| Power Play % | 23.53% | 14th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.01% | 5th |
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Hurricanes vs. Capitals Top Players
Hurricanes
- Sebastian Aho is one of Carolina's top contributors this season with 74 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 14%.
- With 32 goals and 35 assists, Seth Jarvis is one of the top offensive options for Carolina with his 67 points (0.9 per game).
- Through 72 games, Andrei Svechnikov has proven himself as another option for Carolina. He has 48 points (20 goals and 28 assists).
- In 47 games played this season, Pyotr Kochetkov (27-16-3) has given up 121 goals.
Capitals
- Dylan Strome's 29 goals and 53 assists in 82 games for Washington add up to 82 total points on the season.
- Alexander Ovechkin has racked up 73 total points (1.1 per game) this season. He has 44 goals and 29 assists.
- Aliaksei Protas has netted 30 goals on the season, chipping in 36 assists.
- Logan Thompson is 31-6-6 on the season, giving up 105 goals (2.5 goals against average) and collecting 1067 saves with a .910 save percentage (10th-best in the league).
Hurricanes vs. Capitals Injury Report
Hurricanes
Jesper Fast: Out For Season (Neck),
Mark Jankowski: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed)
Capitals
Sonny Milano: Out (Upper Body),
T.J. Oshie: Out For Season (Back),
Nicklas Backstrom: Out For Season (Hip),
Martin Fehervary: Out For Season (Meniscus)
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Hurricanes' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/27/2025 | Devils | W 5-2 | Away |
| 4/29/2025 | Devils | W 5-4 | Home |
| 5/6/2025 | Capitals | W 2-1 | Away |
| 5/8/2025 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 5/10/2025 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 5/12/2025 | Capitals | - | Home |
Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/27/2025 | Canadiens | W 5-2 | Away |
| 4/30/2025 | Canadiens | W 4-1 | Home |
| 5/6/2025 | Hurricanes | L 2-1 | Home |
| 5/8/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 5/10/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 5/12/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Away |