Bundle up, folks. The NHL is going outdoors today.
The Hurricanes host the Capitals in the 2023 Stadium Series. NC State's Carter-Finley Stadium is the venue for all of the action on Saturday night.
Carolina has been one of the best teams in hockey all season long. The club owns the second-best record in the league, trailing only the Bruins while sitting in first in the Metropolitan Division.
On the other hand, Washington is holding onto the final Wild Card spot in the East and are fifth in the Metro Division. The Caps are going to be without leading goal scorer and captain Alex Ovechkin, who is taking time away from the team with the passing of his father, Mikhail.
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Here is everything you need to know ahead of the 2023 Stadium Series.
2023 Stadium Series Odds
The Hurricanes enter the game as the favorite, provided by Sports Interaction.
- Moneyline: Hurricanes -204 | Capitals +170
- Spread: Hurricanes -1.5 (+127)
- O/U/: 5.5
The Capitals own a record of 3-0 in outdoor games, which includes the 2018 Stadium Series against the Maple Leafs at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Coliseum.
This is the first outdoor game in club history for the Hurricanes.
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, Calif. | Ducks 3, Kings 0 |
| 2014 | Yankee Stadium | New York, N.Y. | Rangers 7, Devils 3 |
| 2014 | Yankee Stadium | New York, N.Y. | Rangers 2, Islanders 1 |
| 2014 | Soldier Field | Chicago, Ill. | Blackhawks 5, Penguins 1 |
| 2015 | Levi's Stadium | Santa Clara, Calif. | Kings 2, Sharks 1 |
| 2016 | TCF Bank Stadium | Minneapolis, Minn. | Wild 6, Blackhawks 1 |
| 2016 | Coors Field | Denver, Colo. | Red Wings 5, Avalanche 3 |
| 2017 | Heinz Field | Pittsburgh, Pa. | Penguins 4, Flyers 2 |
| 2018 | Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium | Annapolis, Md. | Capitals 5, Maple Leafs 2 |
| 2019 | Lincoln Financial Field | Philadelphia, Pa. | Flyers 4, Penguins 3 |
| 2020 | Falcon Stadium | Colorado Springs, Colo. | Kings 3, Avalanche 1 |
| 2022 | Nissan Stadium | Nashville, Tenn. | Lightning 3, Predators 2 |
What time 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 time the event is being played in February.
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. It happens to be right across the street from the Hurricanes' PNC Arena.
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.
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.
Fans in Canada can catch the outdoor action on Sportsnet
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 fubo TV which offers a free trial.
Those in Canada can stream the action on SN NOW.
