Ottawa Senators at Carolina Hurricanes
NHL game between the Ottawa Senators and the Carolina Hurricanes on Feb 03, 2026. Final score: Ottawa Senators 3, Carolina Hurricanes 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 03, 2026 |
| Venue | Lenovo Center |
| Ottawa Senators score | 3 |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 4 |
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 | Sebastian Aho | C | 1 | 2 | 2 | 16:50 | 0.11 | 2.24 |
| 2nd | Seth Jarvis | C | 2 | 0 | 4 | 15:50 | 0.62 | 1.83 |
| 3rd | Dylan Cozens | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 19:16 | 0.40 | 1.44 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Ottawa Senators–Carolina Hurricanes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:46 | OTT | Stephen Halliday | Jordan Spence, Lars Eller | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 17:49 | CAR | Sebastian Aho | K'Andre Miller | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 12:39 | CAR | Seth Jarvis | Andrei Svechnikov, Sebastian Aho | 5v4 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 15:41 | CAR | Seth Jarvis | Sebastian Aho | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 16:21 | OTT | Tim Stützle | Jake Sanderson, Dylan Cozens | 4v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 04:57 | OTT | Jake Sanderson | Drake Batherson, Dylan Cozens | 4v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 14:53 | CAR | Jordan Staal | Nikolaj Ehlers | 5v5 | 3–4 |
Team Comparison
| Ottawa Senators | Carolina Hurricanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 19 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.83 | 2.11 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 52.8% | 47.2% |
| Power play | 2/3 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 20 | 27 |
| Blocks | 16 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 5 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Cozens | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 19:16 | 0.40 | 1.44 |
| Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:57 | 0.01 | 1.33 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:58 | 0.75 | 1.15 |
| Nick Jensen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:43 | 0.05 | 1.11 |
| Stephen Halliday | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7:12 | 0.15 | 1.10 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:27 | 0.09 | 1.10 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:43 | 0.53 | 1.10 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:58 | 0.24 | 0.90 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8:57 | 0.05 | 0.82 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:28 | 0.06 | 0.65 |
| Jake Sanderson | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 23:15 | 0.15 | 0.63 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:29 | 0.43 | 0.57 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:35 | 0.25 | 0.50 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:26 | 0.41 | 0.41 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:28 | 0.36 | -0.19 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:04 | 0.00 | -0.21 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:25 | 0.00 | -0.38 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:55 | 0.05 | -0.65 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 16:50 | 0.11 | 2.24 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 15:50 | 0.62 | 1.83 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:33 | 0.10 | 1.28 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:51 | 0.00 | 1.04 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:52 | 0.03 | 0.93 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:26 | 0.05 | 0.82 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:37 | 0.12 | 0.61 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:54 | 0.08 | 0.41 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:51 | 0.02 | 0.21 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:30 | 0.00 | -0.12 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:51 | 0.01 | -0.16 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:34 | 0.17 | -0.20 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:44 | 0.00 | -0.37 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:31 | 0.12 | -0.57 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:52 | 0.32 | -0.69 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:06 | 0.32 | -0.70 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:57 | 0.05 | -1.10 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:45 | 0.02 | -1.27 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Reimer | Ottawa Senators | 15 | 19 | 78.9% | -1.92 | L |
| Brandon Bussi | Carolina Hurricanes | 24 | 27 | 88.9% | 0.87 | W |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Ottawa Senators 4–3 on Feb 03, 2026, a one-goal game.
Carolina Hurricanes generated 2.11 expected goals to Ottawa Senators's 3.83 — 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.
Sebastian Aho led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.24 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Brandon Bussi stopped 24 of 27, worth 0.87 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Ottawa Senators vs Carolina Hurricanes game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Ottawa Senators 4–3 on Feb 03, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 4, Ottawa Senators 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Sebastian Aho led all skaters at 2.24, on 1G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Carolina Hurricanes generated 2.11 expected goals and Ottawa Senators generated 3.83, so Ottawa Senators created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Ottawa Senators put 27 shots on goal and Carolina Hurricanes put 19. High-danger chances went 13 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
James Reimer stopped 15 of 19 (-1.92 goals saved above expected); Brandon Bussi stopped 24 of 27 (0.87 goals saved above expected).