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The Capitals return home ahead of Thursday’s Game 5, where they have a 4-1 record at Capital One Arena this postseason. Twice in franchise history the Capitals have comeback from a 3-1 deficit to win a series in seven games (2009 QCF vs. NYR; 1988 DSF vs. PHI). In both prior instances, Washington won Game 5 at home to extend the series before ultimately advancing.

This season, the Capitals have won three or more consecutive games on eight different occasions, with seven of those eight streaks including at least one road win. The Capitals, who dropped Games 3 and 4 in Raleigh, have lost three straight games just once all season (Feb. 25 – March 1: 0-3-0).


Schedule & Availability

Wednesday, May 14

10:30 a.m. – Practice, MedStar Capitals Iceplex

Participating players and head coach Spencer Carbery will be available after the skate

Thursday, May 15

10:30 a.m. – Optional morning skate, MedStar Capitals Iceplex

Participating players and head coach Spencer Carbery will be available after the skate

7 p.m. – Game 5, Capitals vs. Carolina Hurricanes, Capital One Arena

TV: TNT, truTV and Max

Radio: 106.7 The Fan, Caps Radio 24/7

Friday, May 16

11 a.m. – Optional practice, MedStar Capitals Iceplex

Participating players and head coach Spencer Carbery will be available after the skate

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May 14, 2025

Dump ’n Chase: Canes Drop Caps, 5-2 / Skate Shavings -- News and Notes from Caps' Morning Skate

Washington Post: Column | When it rains, it pours for D.C. sports fans, who desperately need a towel (Washington Capitals mentioned) / The Capitals are chasing the Hurricanes. They may not catch them. / Capitals pushed to the brink as Hurricanes take Game 4 / Panic? The resilient, even-keeled Capitals aren’t ready to go there.

Monumental Sports Network: 'Do or die': Caps have no margin for error after Game 4 loss / Caps ready to 'turn the page,' embrace opportunity in Game 4

The Athletic: Ranking the 16 possible Stanley Cup Final matchups, based purely on narratives (Washington Capitals mentioned) / NHL Mock Draft 2025: Frondell to Chicago, Martone to Utah? Pronman projects Round 1 (Washington Capitals mentioned) / Hurricanes demoralize Capitals, put Washington’s season in peril: Takeaways

NHL.com: NHL Tonight: Canes and Capitals Game Five Discussion / Capitals 'have to find a way to score' in Game 5, stay alive in Eastern 2nd Round / Hurricanes push Capitals to brink with Game 4 win in Eastern 2nd Round / Capitals’ lack of execution costly in Game 4 loss

AP: Timely 3rd-period goals from Hall, Walker keep Hurricanes in control of playoff win against Capitals / Walker, Svechnikov score late as Hurricanes push Capitals to brink of elimination in 5-2 win

The Hockey News: Five NHL Playoff Underachievers: Who's Failing to Meet Expectations In Big Moments? (Pierre-Luc Dubois mentioned) / The Hockey News Playoff Frenzy Live: Join The Chat As Hurricanes Push Capitals To Brink Of Elimination

The Hockey News – Washington: The Capitals Will Surely Shake Up The Lineup For Game 5, But How Much Change Will — And Should — They Make? / The Capitals Know They Haven't Been Good Enough. What's The Solution With Their Backs Against The Wall? / Takeaways: Capitals Pushed To Brink In Loss To Hurricanes, Face Elimination / Capitals vs. Hurricanes Game 4 Preview: Line Combinations, Stats, Storylines To Watch / Ryan Leonard Appears Set To Draw Back In For Capitals In Game 4 As Team Ponders Lineup Changes vs. Hurricanes

The Hockey News – Tampa Bay: Lightning Have Interesting Off-Season Target In Capitals Winger

The Hockey News – Ottawa: 10 Former Ottawa Senators Still Alive In Stanley Cup Playoffs (Jakob Chychrun mentioned)

Sportsnet: Takeaways: Hurricanes stay undefeated at home, push Ovechkin’s Capitals to brink

TSN: Medicine Hat, Spokane battle for series lead in WHL Final (Andrew Cristall mentioned)

Daily Faceoff: The Sheet Blog: Will Marco Sturm finally get his big break as an NHL head coach? (Mitch Love mentioned) / Hurricanes are in full control against the Capitals / Stanley Cup Playoffs Day 24: Hurricanes, Oilers on the verge of advancing (Washington Capitals mentioned)

Sports Illustrated: Hurricanes' Depth Pushes Capitals to Brink of Elimination / Capitals, Hurricanes Goalies Dominating Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Field Level Media: Hurricanes one win away from clinching series after 5-2 win over Caps

Carolina Hurricanes: Steady Freddie & Dangerous Depth Carry Canes In Game 4 / Recap: Canes Stay Hot At Home With Game 4 Win

North State Journal: Hurricanes push Capitals to brink with 5-2 Game 4 win

Raleigh News & Observer: Why the Hurricanes are close to eliminating the Capitals from the NHL playoffs

Charlotte Observer: Why the Hurricanes aren’t relaxing after taking 3-1 series lead over Capitals / Hurricanes take Capitals’ best shot, then take 3-1 NHL playoff series lead

El Tiempo Latino: The Capitals resist pressure and look to even the series against the Hurricanes. (Spanish language)

The Score: Hurricanes win Game 4, put top-seeded Capitals on brink

Broadcast (Excluding Game Highlights):

Washington Capitals: Spencer Carbery | Postgame / Jakob Chychrun | Postgame / Dylan Strome | Postgame / Tom Wilson | Postgame / Alex Ovechkin | Postgame / Connor McMichael | Postgame / Rinkside Update | Nic Dowd / Spencer Carbery | May 12

Monumental Sports Network: The 'series is not over' yet for Alex Ovechkin, Capitals / Wilson reacts to Game 4 loss to Canes / Carbery expects Caps to fight down 3-1 to Canes / How can Caps keep their series alive vs. Hurricanes? - 5/13 / Capitals still seeking solutions after Game 4 loss / Capitals against the brink / Caps Rink Report | Caps 'desire to win' crucial vs. Canes / Caps Rink Report | Is it time to shake up Capitals' Top 6? / Rink Report - 5/12/25 /

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