The Hurricanes and Panthers will clash in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final on Tuesday, beginning what should be one of the best series of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Carolina comes off a convincing five-game series win over the Capitals, and the Hurricanes are 8-2 with a 34-18 goal advantage in the postseason. They have been dominant, but they will face their stiffest test of the year in this series against the reigning-champion Panthers.
The Panthers went all-in on its title defense during the regular season, trading for Brad Marchand in a home run of a move. Marchand proved invaluable in Florida’s seven-game slugfest with the Maple Leafs, which the defending champs eventually won thanks to a 6-1 blowout in Game 7.
Sebastian Aho, Seth Jarvis and the Hurricanes will have home-ice advantage over Florida, as they represent the No. 2 seed while Florida sits at No. 3. Thus, Game 1 will be at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina on Tuesday evening.
Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen has been electric, especially at home. He has surrendered just eight goals in five home games, but stopping Marchand, Sam Bennett and the Florida offense will be a tall task.
Here’s what you need to know about Tuesday’s Game 1 matchup between the Hurricanes and Panthers, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is Hurricanes vs. Panthers on today?
- TV channels (U.S.): TNT, TruTV (U.S.)
- TV channelss (Canada): Sportsnet, CBC, TVA Sports (Canada)
- Live streams (U.S.): Sling, DirecTV Stream
- Live stream (Canada): Sportsnet+
Game 1 of the Hurricanes vs. Panthers Eastern Conference Final will air nationally on TNT and TruTV.
Fans looking to stream Carolina vs. Florida can watch live on Sling, which will carry every NHL playoff game on TNT, TruTV and TBS in 2025. You can also watch through DirecTV Stream in the U.S. and Sportsnet+ in Canada.
What is Sling TV?
Sling TV is a popular live streaming service that offers a flexible and affordable way to watch television without a traditional cable subscription. It provides a range of channel packages, allowing users to customize their viewing experience by choosing from various genres, including sports, news and entertainment.
One of its best qualities is the no-contract model, which gives subscribers the freedom to start and stop service as they please. Additionally, Sling TV’s user-friendly interface, compatibility with multiple devices and the option for add-ons like premium channels make it an attractive choice for those looking to streamline their viewing options.
Hurricanes vs. Panthers start time
- Date: Tuesday, May 20
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
Game 1 of the NHL Western Conference Final between the Hurricanes and Panthers is set to begin at 8 p.m. ET from Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina.
The winner of this series will punch its ticket to the 2025 Stanley Cup Final.
Hurricanes vs. Panthers radio station
Fans can listen to every game of the Hurricanes vs. Panthers series live on SiriusXM. Channels for postseason games are listed on the SiriusXM website.
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Hurricanes vs. Panthers schedule
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20 | Game 1 at Carolina | 8 p.m. | TNT, Sling, DirecTV Stream (U.S.), Sportsnet, Sportsnet+ (Canada) |
| May 22 | Game 2 at Carolina | 8 p.m. | TNT, Sling, DirecTV Stream (U.S.), Sportsnet, Sportsnet+ (Canada) |
| May 24 | Game 3 at Florida | 8 p.m. | TNT, Sling, DirecTV Stream (U.S.), Sportsnet, Sportsnet+ (Canada) |
| May 26 | Game 4 at Florida | 8 p.m. | TNT, Sling, DirecTV Stream (U.S.), Sportsnet, Sportsnet+ (Canada) |
| May 28 | Game 5* at Carolina | 8 p.m. | TNT, Sling, DirecTV Stream (U.S.), Sportsnet, Sportsnet+ (Canada) |
| May 30 | Game 6* at Florida | 8 p.m. | TNT, Sling, DirecTV Stream (U.S.), Sportsnet, Sportsnet+ (Canada) |
| June 1 | Game 7* at Carolina | 8 p.m. | TNT, Sling, DirecTV Stream (U.S.), Sportsnet, Sportsnet+ (Canada) |
*If necessary
NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2025
Here are the key dates to know for the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs and offseason. Some series start dates could move up depending on when previous series end.
| Event | Date(s) |
| First round begins | April 19 |
| NHL Draft Lottery | May 5 or 6 |
| NHL Scouting Combine at Buffalo | June 1-7 |
| Stanley Cup Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 23 |
| NHL Draft at Los Angeles | June 27-28 |
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