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Stanley Cup Playoffs: Hurricanes vs Capitals Game 1 start time, live stream

By Dave Stevenson

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 26: Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) makes a surprised face during the Carolina Hurricanes vs. Washington Capitals NHL game March 26, 2019 at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.. (Photo by Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 26: Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) makes a surprised face during the Carolina Hurricanes vs. Washington Capitals NHL game March 26, 2019 at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.. (Photo by Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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The Washington Capitals begin their title defense in the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday when they host the Carolina Hurricanes. Here’s how to watch.

On Wednesday, April 10 the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs couldn’t have asked for a more entertaining opening night. Thursday’s slate of games features the reigning Stanley Cup champions. At 7:30 p.m. EST, the Washington Capitals will host the Carolina Hurricanes at Capital One Arena in Washington DC.

This game can be viewed on USA Network nationally in the United States. In Canada, you can turn to TVAS2 and Sportsnet360. Locally, it will be on NBC Washington and Fox Sports Carolina.

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Washington is no stranger to the postseason, as this is their fifth straight appearance in the playoffs. As the reigning Stanley Cup champs, they’re looking to win back-to-back titles. The Caps are led by team captain Alex Ovechkin, goaltender Braden Holtby, centers Nicklas Backstrom and Evgeny Kuznetsov, and defenseman John Carlson.

They’re coached by Todd Reirden, who took over for Barry Trotz when he departed for the New York Islanders. He has the team playing extremely well since the trade deadline.

On the other side of the ice, the Hurricanes are making their first postseason appearance in a decade. They’ve been one of the hottest teams in the NHL, as they’ve been quite dominant in 2019.

The Canes are led by captain Justin Williams, budding superstar Sebastian Aho, rookie sensation Andrei Svechnikov, and defenseman Jaccob Slavin. They’re also led by new head coach Rod Brind’Amour, who should get quite a few Jack Adams Trophy votes.

Live Stream Information

Date: Thursday, April 11
Start Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Venue: Capital One Arena
Location: Washington, DC
TV Channel: USA Network (USA); Sportsnet360, TVAS2 (Canada); NBCSW, FS-C (local)
Live Stream: Fubo.tv (subscription required, but you get a free trial), USA Network

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