While the NHL All-Star weekend is up next, the 2023 Stadium Series is right around the corner.
The Hurricanes are less than a month away from hosting the Capitals in the second outdoor game of 2023. NC State's Carter-Finley Stadium is the home of this year's marquee event.
The NHL already had one outdoor game earlier this year, the Winter Classic at Fenway Park in Boston. However, the Stadium Series has become another unique game for the league.
Established in 2014, it has provided an opportunity for some of the smaller-market teams to participate in outdoor contests. The Hurricanes were supposed to host the Stadium Series in 2021, however, it was not scheduled that season due to COVID-19.
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Here is everything you need to know ahead of the 2023 Stadium Series.
When is the 2023 Stadium Series?
- Date: Saturday, Feb. 18
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
This season's Stadium Series game will take place on Saturday, Feb. 18. Puck drop is set for 8 p.m. ET.
This marks the fourth consecutive year the event is being played in February.
Who is playing in the 2023 Stadium Series?
The 2023 Stadium Series will feature the Hurricanes taking on the Capitals.
It is the first time the Hurricanes will be playing an outdoor game, as the franchise has not played in a previous Stadium Series or Winter Classic.
This will be the Capitals' second Stadium Series game. Washington hosted Toronto at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md., in 2018.
Where is the 2023 Stadium Series?
- Venue: Carter-Finley Stadium
- Location: Raleigh, N.C.
The 2023 Stadium Series will be played at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., home to N.C. State football.
The 2023 Stadium Series is coming to Raleigh!
— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) February 4, 2022
See y'all at Carter-Finley 👊 pic.twitter.com/MXX0Z0RPE6
It is the first time that an outdoor NHL game will be played in North Carolina.
How to watch the 2023 Stadium Series
- TV channel: ABC (U.S.), Sportsnet (Canada)
- Live stream: ESPN+, Sling TV, fuboTV, DirecTV, SN NOW (Canada)
Fans can watch the game on ESPN on ABC in the United States and on Sportsnet in Canada.
Streaming options include ESPN+, Sling TV, DirecTV and fubo TV which offers a free trial. In addition, those in Canada can stream the action on SN NOW.
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 to not feature white in the uniform, solely using black and red colors. The Capitals have their secondary logo enlarged on the front of the jersey, the logo being known as the "Weagle".
Previous Stadium Series games
The Stadium Series was established in 2014 by the NHL. 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 |
