The most dynamic and high-flying offense in the league takes center stage as the first-round series between the Capitals and the Panthers begin tonight. Florida's forward group is arguably the deepest out of any team in these playoffs. The club was the only one to average more than four goals per game during the regular season, providing nightmares for opposing defenses. The Panthers have not won a playoff series since making it to the final in 1996. It has been multiple early exits for the Cats since then, but no Panthers team has looked quite as strong as the 2022 squad. Up first for the Presidents' Trophy winners are the Capitals, a team that finished with over 100 points, yet seems to be getting no respect in the Eastern Conference. Washington finished in the final wild-card spot but the team was well ahead of any competition behind them. Alex Ovechkin looks to be good to go after leading up to the regular season finale. The Great 8 won the Conn Smythe in 2018, leading the Capitals to the franchise's first Cup win. Luke Kennard Jersey Florida is looking to keep on rolling with their dominance, while the Capitals are here to remind everyone not to sleep on D.C. What channel is Panthers vs. Capitals Game 1 on? Date: Tuesday, May 3 T V channel: ESPN 2(U.S.), SN360, CBC (Canada) Live streaming: Panthers vs. Capitals Game 1 will air on ESPN2. In Canada, the game will air on SN360 and CBC. Viewers in the U.S. can stream every NHL playoff game live on Sling TV. With the Sling Orange Sports Extra package, get $10 off your first month now with acce s to ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3 and TNT. NHL playoff games on ABC are simulcast on ESPN3, which is included with Sling Orange, available for $35 per month, including $25 the first month for new subscribers. MORE: Panthers vs. Capitals start time Date: Tuesday, May 3 Time: 7:30p.m. ET | 4:30 p.m. PT Game 1 of the Panthers vs. Capitals series will start around7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May 3. The game will be played at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. Panthers vs. Capitals schedule, TV channels (All times Eastern) Date Site Time (ET) TV Tue., May 3 at Florida 7:30 p.m. ESPN2, SN360, TVA Sports Thu. May 5 atFlorida 7:30 p.m. TBS, SN360, TVA Sports Sat., May 7 atWashington 1 p.m. ESPN, Sportsnet, TVA Sports Mon. May 9 at Washington 7 p.m. TBS, SN1, TVA Sports *Wed., May 11 at Florida TBD TBD *Fri., May 13 at Washington TBD TBD *Sun., May 15 at Florida TBD TBD *If nece sary MORE: Panthers vs. Capitals odds Panthers: -222 Capitals: +184 Odds provided by Today's NHL playoff schedule Tuesday, May 3 Game Matchup Time (ET) TV channel (U.S.) TV channel (Canada) Game 1 Rangers vs. Penguins 7 p.m. ESPN Sportsnet Game 1 Avalanche vs. Predators 9:30 p.m. ESPN SNE Game 1 Flames vs. Stars 10 p.m. ESPN2 Sportsnet Tomorrow's NHL playoff schedule Wednesday, May 4 Game Matchup Time (ET) TV channel (U.S.) TV channel (Canada) Game 2 Hurricanes vs. Bruins 7 p.m. ESPN SN360 Game 2 Maple Leafs vs. Lightning 7:30 p.m. ESPN2 Sportsnet Game 2 Wild vs. Blues 9:30 p.m. ESPN SN360 Game 2 Oilers vs. Kings 10 p.m. ESPN2 Sportsnet Grant Hill Jersey