The Hurricanes ended last season on a sour note, losing 4-1 to the Panthers in the Eastern Conference Final. Carolina watched as Florida went to win its second consecutive Stanley Cup championship.
October marks a new season, however. The 2025-26 NHL season kicked off Tuesday, Oct. 7. The Hurricanes will begin their journey back to the playoffs on Thursday, Oct. 9.
Carolina has been a consistent postseason team over the last seven seasons. It's reached the conference final three times and the second round three more times. That's all the success that the team has had, though.
To begin its 2025-26 season, Carolina hosts the Devils. New Jersey reached the postseason for the second time in three years last season but lost 4-1 to the Hurricanes in the first round.
The Sporting News has all the details on how to watch the Hurricanes vs. Devils.
What channel is Hurricanes vs. Devils on tonight?
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: ESPN+
The Hurricanes vs. Devils game won't be available on traditional TV broadcasts.
Fans looking to watch the game can live stream the action on ESPN+.
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Hurricanes vs. Devils start time
- Date: Thursday, Oct. 9
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Puck drop for the Hurricanes and Devils game will be at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, Oct. 9. The game will be played at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Hurricanes vs. Devils radio station
- Radio station: SiriusXM channel 201
Fans can tune into the Hurricanes vs. Devils game live on SiriusXM channel 201 (Hurricanes).
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Hurricanes 2025 schedule
Here are the Hurricanes' next five games:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Oct. 9 | vs. Devils | 7:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 11 | vs. Flyers | 7 p.m. |
| Oct. 14 | at Sharks | 10 p.m. |
| Oct. 16 | at Ducks | 10 p.m. |
| Oct. 18 | at Kings | 9 p.m. |
Devils 2025 schedule
Here are the Devil's next five games:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Oct. 9 | at Hurricanes | 7:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 11 | at Lightning | 7 p.m. |
| Oct. 13 | at Blue Jackets | 7 p.m. |
| Oct. 16 | vs. Panthers | 7 p.m. |
| Oct. 18 | vs. Oilers | 3:30 p.m. |