Svechnikov's five goals in the first round tied a Whalers/Hurricanes franchise record for goals in a single playoff round; the others to accomplish the feat are Aho (2021 first round), Eric Staal (2009 first round), Ray Sheppard (1999 first round) and Mark Hunter (1991 first round).

Here is a complete guide to watching the Capitals vs. Hurricanes series, including start times, TV channels and live stream information.

The Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes will meet in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the second time when they play in the Eastern Conference Second Round. The Capitals and Hurricanes last played against each other in the playoffs in the first round in 2019,