The Hurricanes are hosting the Capitals in the 2023 Stadium Series.
The two Metro Division foes square off at Carter-Finley Stadium, the home of the North Carolina State Wolfpack football team. It is the first time Carolina is playing in an outdoor NHL game.
The Stadium Series has been included on the NHL schedule since 2014. It has provided additional opportunities for teams to get the chance to play in a unique outdoor environment.
The game is being played on ABC, however, there are other ways to watch for those without cable on a streaming service for free.
MORE: Watch the 2023 NHL Stadium Series on fuboTV
Here is everything you need to know ahead of the 2023 Stadium Series.
How to watch the 2023 Stadium Series for free
- Live stream (U.S.): fuboTV, DirecTV
Fans that are looking to watch the 2023 Stadium Series can do so through fuboTV or DirecTV Stream.
Both streaming services offer free trials in the United States.
How to stream the 2023 Stadium Series
- Live stream (U.S.): ESPN+, Sling TV, fuboTV, DirecTV
- Live stream (Canada): SN NOW
For those in the United States looking to live stream the Stadium Series, streaming options include ESPN+, Sling TV, DirecTV and fuboTV.
Those in Canada can stream the action on SN NOW.
What channel is the 2023 Stadium Series on?
- TV channel (U.S.): ABC
- TV channel (Canada): Sportsnet
Fans can watch the game on ABC in the United States.
Viewers in Canada can catch the outdoor action on Sportsnet.
What time is the 2023 Stadium Series?
- Date: Saturday, Feb. 18
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
The 2023 Stadium Series game will take place on Saturday, Feb. 18. Puck drop is set for 8 p.m. ET.
This marks the fourth year the event is being played in February.
2023 Stadium Series jerseys
Both the Capitals and the Hurricanes released their jerseys for the 2023 Stadium Series in late January.
Confirmed #Gr8#ALLCAPS | #StadiumSeries pic.twitter.com/axyLpaaDK2
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) January 26, 2023
Bringing the heat to the ice 🔴⚫️#LetsGoCanes | @adidashockey pic.twitter.com/maKA5ZUoUv
— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) January 26, 2023
The Hurricanes jersey is the first not to feature white in the uniform, solely using black and red colors as the scheme.
The Capitals have their secondary logo enlarged on the front of the jersey, which is commonly referred to as the “Weagle”.
2023 Stadium Series odds
Come back closer to the date for odds for the game, provided by Sports Interaction.
Previous Stadium Series games
The Stadium Series was established in 2014 by the NHL, with a total of 12 games taking place prior to this year’s event.
While the Stadium Series began with multiple games in a season, the NHL has shifted towards playing just one Stadium Series game per year. It has been played every year since with the exception of 2021 when it was not scheduled due to COVID-19.
Year | Venue | Location | Matchup |
---|---|---|---|
2014 | Dodger Stadium | Los Angeles | Ducks 3, Kings 0 |
2014 | Yankee Stadium | New York | Rangers 7, Devils 3 |
2014 | Yankee Stadium | New York | Rangers 2, Islanders 1 |
2014 | Soldier Field | Chicago | Blackhawks 5, Penguins 1 |
2015 | Levi’s Stadium | Santa Clara, Calif. | Kings 2, Sharks 1 |
2016 | TCF Bank Stadium | Minneapolis | Wild 6, Blackhawks 1 |
2016 | Coors Field | Denver | Red Wings 5, Avalanche 3 |
2017 | Heinz Field | Pittsburgh | Penguins 4, Flyers 2 |
2018 | Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium | Annapolis, Md. | Capitals 5, Maple Leafs 2 |
2019 | Lincoln Financial Field | Philadelphia | Flyers 4, Penguins 3 |
2020 | Falcon Stadium | Colorado Springs, Colo. | Kings 3, Avalanche 1 |
2022 | Nissan Stadium | Nashville | Lightning 3, Predators 2 |
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