Two Metro Division squads take their talents outdoors in this year's 2023 Stadium Series.
The Hurricanes are hosting the Capitals in this year's marquee event at Carter-Finley Stadium, the home of the North Carolina State Wolfpack football team.
The Stadium Series has provided a chance for small-market teams to play outdoors. This is the first time the Hurricanes are getting the chance to play an NHL game outside.
Carolina is one of the best teams in the league. They only trail the Bruins for the best record in the league and sit in first place in the Metropolitan. Meanwhile, the Capitals are in the middle of the division, currently battling for a wild-card spot.
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The Sporting News has you covered with the start time of the 2023 Stadium Series and more.
What time is the 2023 Stadium Series?
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- Date: Saturday, Feb. 18
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.
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.
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.
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 |
