Carolina Hurricanes at Ottawa Senators
NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Ottawa Senators on Jan 25, 2026. Final score: Carolina Hurricanes 4, Ottawa Senators 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 25, 2026 |
| Venue | Canadian Tire Centre |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 4 |
| Ottawa Senators score | 1 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 24:20 | 0.09 | 1.43 |
| 2nd | Seth Jarvis | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:42 | 0.08 | 1.34 |
| 3rd | Tim Stützle | C | 1 | 0 | 5 | 20:58 | 0.67 | 0.90 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Carolina Hurricanes–Ottawa Senators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:53 | CAR | William Carrier | Mark Jankowski, Jalen Chatfield | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 05:36 | CAR | Seth Jarvis | Alexander Nikishin | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 18:43 | CAR | Taylor Hall | Jackson Blake, Jalen Chatfield | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 09:29 | CAR | Andrei Svechnikov | Nikolaj Ehlers, Seth Jarvis | 3v5 | 4–0 |
| 2nd 12:11 | OTT | Tim Stützle | Jake Sanderson, Claude Giroux | 5v5 | 4–1 |
Team Comparison
| Carolina Hurricanes | Ottawa Senators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 19 | 36 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.13 | 2.92 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 41.9% | 58.1% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 0/5 |
| Faceoff % | 32.1% | 67.9% |
| Hits | 12 | 34 |
| Blocks | 13 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 8 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 24:20 | 0.09 | 1.43 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 18:42 | 0.08 | 1.34 |
| William Carrier | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:23 | 0.19 | 0.80 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:57 | 0.30 | 0.80 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:44 | 0.01 | 0.69 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:23 | 0.15 | 0.69 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:41 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:30 | 0.14 | 0.39 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:37 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:36 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:48 | 0.29 | 0.10 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:49 | 0.21 | 0.05 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:31 | 0.11 | 0.00 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:55 | 0.30 | 0.00 |
| Joel Nystrom | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:40 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:35 | 0.01 | -0.10 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:59 | 0.04 | -0.20 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:50 | 0.14 | -0.30 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Stützle | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 20:58 | 0.67 | 0.90 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:17 | 0.18 | 0.64 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:54 | 0.01 | 0.30 |
| Jake Sanderson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23:55 | 0.08 | 0.29 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:21 | 0.15 | 0.25 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:22 | 0.09 | 0.25 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:29 | 0.19 | 0.25 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:09 | 0.36 | 0.15 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:58 | 0.14 | 0.15 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:42 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:17 | 0.29 | 0.10 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:23 | 0.09 | 0.10 |
| Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:11 | 0.09 | 0.10 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:31 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:35 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Nikolas Matinpalo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:26 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:42 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Stephen Halliday | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:52 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Bussi | Carolina Hurricanes | 36 | 37 | 97.2% | -0.28 | W |
| James Reimer | Ottawa Senators | 15 | 19 | 78.9% | -0.92 | L |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Ottawa Senators 4–1 on Jan 25, 2026.
Ottawa Senators generated 2.92 expected goals to Carolina Hurricanes's 2.13 — Ottawa Senators owned the better of the chances but Carolina Hurricanes took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Jalen Chatfield led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.43 on 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Carolina Hurricanes vs Ottawa Senators game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Ottawa Senators 4–1 on Jan 25, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 4, Ottawa Senators 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jalen Chatfield led all skaters at 1.43, on 0G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Ottawa Senators generated 2.92 expected goals and Carolina Hurricanes generated 2.13, so Ottawa Senators created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Carolina Hurricanes put 19 shots on goal and Ottawa Senators put 36. High-danger chances went 13 to 11.
How did the goaltenders play?
Brandon Bussi stopped 36 of 37 (-0.28 goals saved above expected); James Reimer stopped 15 of 19 (-0.92 goals saved above expected).