- Matchup: Ottawa Senators vs Carolina Hurricanes
- Date: Monday, April 20, 2026
- Venue: Lenovo Center, Raleigh, NC
- Broadcast: ESPN2
- Betting Odds: Senators (+124), Hurricanes (-148)
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This Monday, the Carolina Hurricanes (53-22-7) aim to secure a victory against the Ottawa Senators (44-27-11) in Game 2 of their playoff series, with Carolina currently leading 1-0. The odds place the Senators at +124 and the Hurricanes at -148, with the total set at 5.5 goals.
The Ottawa Senators faced a tough start, losing 2-0 to the Hurricanes in Game 1. They collected 21 penalty minutes and had 4 power play opportunities but failed to convert any. Despite 22 shot attempts, the Senators struggled offensively in this defeat.
So far this season, the Senators have faced 236 power play situations (ranked 17th in the league) resulting in 57 goals. They have allowed 2,000 shots against them, achieving a save percentage of .878. Ottawa has taken 2,369 shots with a shooting percentage of 11.6%. At even strength, they’ve allowed 188 goals while scoring 212. The Senators earned 263 power play opportunities, scoring 63 goals for a rate of 23.95%. This season, they accumulated a total of 99 points with a points percentage of .604. Overall, the Senators have netted 275 goals, placing them 8th in the NHL, while conceding 245 goals.
In net for this match will be Linus Ullmark. Throughout his NHL career, Ullmark has faced 841 goals, with a goals against average of 2.55. He has played 340 games professionally with a current save percentage of .914 across 15,543 minutes on the ice. Ullmark’s career record stands at 191-99-34, with 330 games started, and he has earned 207 quality starts, reflecting a quality start percentage of .627. He has faced 9,758 shots, making 8,917 saves.
In Game 1, the Hurricanes had 5 power play chances but were unable to score. They managed to net 2 goals from 29 shots on goal.
The Carolina Hurricanes have scored 291 goals this season with 113 points and a points percentage of .689. They’ve conceded 236 goals, including 191 at even strength and 45 while shorthanded. On even strength, the Hurricanes have achieved 231 goals along with 60 goals (ranking 5th in the NHL) on the power play. They have recorded 241 power play opportunities, achieving a success rate of 24.90%. The team attempted 2,637 shots (2nd in the league) with a shooting percentage of 11.04%, while allowing 1,961 shots from opponents. Their penalty kill rate is 80.52%, saving 88.0% of shots faced.
Expect to see Frederik Andersen between the pipes. He has allowed an average of 2.57 goals per game and has surrendered 1,380 goals overall. Andersen’s quality start rate is 55.9%, with 301 quality starts in his career. He has been a starter in 538 games over 27,489 minutes, holding a career record of 324-149-58 across 552 games. Out of 15,856 shots faced, he has made 14,476 saves, providing him with a .913 save percentage.
Who will dominate tonight’s NHL game against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Take Carolina (-148)
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