The Panthers look to punch their ticket to the Stanley Cup Final for a third consecutive season with a win in Game 5 against the Hurricanes on Wednesday night.
Carolina stood tall in its first game facing elimination, blanking Florida in a 3-0 win in Game 4 on Monday. Frederik Andersen stymied a high-powered Panthers attack with a 20-save performance, and Logan Stankoven notched a second-period goal to place the Hurricanes in front for good.
Will Carolina be able to maintain that momentum as the series advances? The Panthers have flashed their championship mettle thus far, out-scoring the Hurricanes by a total of 16-4 across the first three games of the series.
In fact, there’s been no slowing down Florida since a whopping 6-1 Game 7 victory on the road in Toronto in the Eastern Conference semi-final. Might the Panthers eliminate another team on the road, with Game 5 heading back to the Lenovo Center in Raleigh?
Here’s what you need to know about Wednesday’s matchup between the Hurricanes and the Panthers, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is Hurricanes vs. Panthers on today?
- TV channel: TNT (U.S.) | Sportsnet, CBC, TVA Sports (Canada)
- Live stream: Sling, DirecTV Stream (U.S.) | Fubo (Canada)
Game 5 of Hurricanes vs. Panthers will air live in the U.S. on TNT with Kenny Albert (play-by-play), Eddie Olczyk (analyst), Brian Boucher (analyst) and Jackie Redmond (reporter) on the call.
SportsNet will carry the English-language broadcast in Canada, with CBC and TVA Sports airing the game in French.
Fans looking to stream Hurricanes vs. Panthers can watch live on Sling, which will carry every NHL playoff game on TNT and TBS in 2025.
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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: Wednesday, May 28
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
Game 5 of the NHL Playoff series between the Hurricanes and Panthers is set to begin at 8 p.m. ET from the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Florida has been the class of the Eastern Conference across the last three years, and the Panthers are on the verge of their third straight appearance in the Stanley Cup Final.
The Hurricanes just snapped an infamous drought in which they lost 15 consecutive games in the Eastern Conference Final; they had been swept in 2009, 2019 and 2023.
Hurricanes vs. Panthers radio station
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Hurricanes vs. Panthers series schedule
Florida leads series 3-1
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20 | Game 1: Panthers 5, Hurricanes 2 | — | — |
| May 22 | Game 2: Panthers 5, Hurricanes 0 | — | — |
| May 24 | Game 3: Panthers 6, Hurricanes 2 | — | — |
| May 26 | Game 4: Hurricanes 3, Panthers 0 | — | — |
| May 28 | Game 5 at Hurricanes | 8 p.m. | TNT, Sling, Sportsnet, CBC, TVAS |
| May 30 | Game 6* at Panthers | 8 p.m. | TNT, Sling, Sportsnet, CBC, TVAS |
| June 1 | Game 7* at Hurricanes | 8 p.m. | TNT, Sling, Sportsnet, CBC, TVAS |
*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 | Dates |
|---|---|
| First round begins | April 19 |
| NHL Draft Lottery | May 5 |
| NHL Scouting Combine at Buffalo | June 1-7 |
| Stanley Cup Final Game 7 (if necessary) | June 23 |
| NHL Draft at Los Angeles | June 27-28 |
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