- Matchup: Carolina Hurricanes vs Ottawa Senators
- Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
- Venue: Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, ON
- Broadcast: TBS
- Odds/Point Spread: Hurricanes (-125) Senators (+105)
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The Ottawa Senators (44-27-11) are set to face off against the Carolina Hurricanes (53-22-7) at Canadian Tire Centre on Saturday for Game 4 of their first-round series. With the Hurricanes leading the series 3-0, the odds for this match have Carolina at -125 and Ottawa at +105. The total goal line has been established at 5.5.
In Game 3, the Carolina Hurricanes secured a narrow 2-1 victory. Despite the win, their offensive performance could improve, managing just 2 goals from 27 shots. They also had 4 power play opportunities but failed to convert. The Hurricanes spent a total of 10 minutes in the penalty box during this match.
In scoring terms, the Carolina Hurricanes have netted 291 goals this season, ranking 2nd in professional hockey, while allowing 236 goals against. Currently, they sit at 113 points with a points percentage of .689. The Hurricanes have capitalized on 241 power play chances, netting 60 goals for a success rate of 24.90%. At even strength, they have scored 231 goals while giving up 191. Carolina has taken a total of 2,637 shots with a shooting average of 11.0%. They face an average of 1,961 shots, maintaining a save percentage of .880. Their opponents have had 231 power play opportunities (20th in the league), resulting in 45 goals against them.
Frederik Andersen will guard the goal for Carolina in this matchup. Over his career, Andersen has achieved 301 quality starts, boasting a quality start percentage of .559. With a career save percentage of .913 across 27,489 minutes, he has faced 15,856 shots, making 14,476 total saves. Throughout his NHL career, 1,380 goals have been scored against him, averaging 2.57 goals against per game. Andersen holds an impressive record of 324 wins, 149 losses, and 58 overtime losses, starting in 538 games over 552 total matches.
The Ottawa Senators struggled offensively in Game 3, managing only 1 goal from 22 shots. Despite having 5 power play opportunities, they could not find the net.
This season, the Senators have recorded 212 goals at even strength and 63 goals (4th in the league) during power plays. They have taken 2,369 shots (ranking 9th in the league) with a shooting percentage of 11.61%, while allowing their opponents 2,001 shots. Overall, the Senators have accumulated 275 goals and 99 points, achieving a points percentage of .604. They have conceded 245 goals, comprised of 188 at even strength and 57 while shorthanded. The team has had 263 power play chances with a conversion rate of 23.95% and a penalty kill percentage of 75.85% on their opponents’ 236 power play attempts, managing a save percentage of 87.8%.
For the Senators, Linus Ullmark will be in net. He has recorded 8,917 saves out of 9,758 shots, resulting in a .914 save percentage. Ullmark’s career record stands at 191 wins, 99 losses, and 34 overtime losses, with 340 games played and 330 starts. His overall ice time amounts to 15,543 minutes, holding a quality start rate of 62.7% with 207 quality starts in his career. Teams are averaging 2.55 goals per game against him, leading to a total of 841 goals allowed.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL clash against the spread or the moneyline?
Prediction: Back Carolina (-125)
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