With the legacy of their former identity, the iconic Hartford Whalers, at their heels, the Carolina Hurricanes are swiftly turning into a force of their own in the NHL. With the arrival of former captain and current head coach Rod Brind’amour, the Canes have been a fixture in the playoffs over the last half decade. Will this be the season the Hurricanes take it all the way to a Stanley Cup win, their first since 2006?
Here’s your guide to watching all of the action on the ice during the Carolina Hurricanes 2024-25 season.
Carolina Hurricanes Quick Facts
Founded: 1997
Head Coach: Rod Brind’amour
Club Owners: Tom Dundon
Conference: Eastern
Home Arena: Lenovo Center
Championships: 1 (2006)
2023-24 Finish: Eliminated in the second round of the playoffs
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Carolina Hurricanes Schedule 2024-2025
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How to Watch Carolina Hurricanes Games on DIRECTV
Calling all Carolina Hurricanes fans! You really don’t want to miss a moment of the 2024-25 NHL season. And we’ll give you the information you need to be able to do that right here.
Catch Carolina Hurricanes 2024-2025 season games live on these channels:
- REGIONAL SPORTS LINEUP (not available in some areas)
- TNT: Channel 245
- ESPN: Channel 206
- ABC: Find your local ABC channel
- NHL Network: Channel 215
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The NHL Network delivers live games, daily highlight shows and up-to-the-minute news from around the league 24/7. In addition to up to 40 out of market games each week, you also get stats, scores and highlights, all in one place on your TV.
Carolina Hurricanes Rivalries
The Hurricanes have been a fixture in the playoffs over the last few years, and that’s earned them their fair share of bad blood. Here are a few of the Hurricanes’ most prominent rivalries:
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Washington Capitals
The Capitals are one of the closest NHL teams geographically to Raleigh, and they share a rivalry that intensified after the 2019 playoffs when the Hurricanes defeated the defending Stanley Cup champions in a dramatic Game 7.
The rivalry includes physical play and memorable incidents, such as Andrei Svechnikov’s fight with Alex Ovechkin. Both teams have a history of hard-fought games, making their matchups highly competitive and emotionally charged.
The Cane take on the Caps on:
- November 3 at 5 p.m. ET
- December 20 at 7 p.m. ET
- April 2, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- April 10, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Boston Bruins
The rivalry with the Bruins is rooted in several playoff matchups where Boston has often emerged victorious. The Bruins swept the Hurricanes in the 2019 Eastern Conference Finals and beat them again in the 2020 playoffs. The Hurricanes have struggled against Boston’s aggressive style, but the rivalry has only intensified, especially with the Bruins consistently having a strong fan presence in Raleigh’s Lenovo Center during these matchups.
The Canes face the B’s on:
- October 31 at 7 p.m.ET on ESPN+
- March 6, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- April 5, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Montreal Canadiens
This rivalry began with the 2019 offer sheet drama involving Sebastian Aho, where the Canadiens attempted to lure him away from Carolina, but the Hurricanes matched the offer. This incident stirred animosity between the fanbases, and Montreal’s actions have since become a source of pride for Hurricanes fans, adding fuel to a budding rivalry. The tensions have persisted, making games between the two teams highly anticipated.
Carolina and Montreal square off on:
- February 25, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- March 28, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- April 16, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Carolina Hurricanes join the NHL?
The Carolina Hurricanes joined the NHL in 1997, after the Hartford Whalers moved to Raleigh, NC.
Who is the current head coach of the Carolina Hurricanes?
Rod Brind'amour is the current head coach of the Carolina Hurricanes.
How many Stanley Cups have the Carolina Hurricanes won?
The Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup once, in 2006.
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