Carolina Hurricanes at Ottawa Senators
NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Ottawa Senators on Apr 05, 2026. Final score: Carolina Hurricanes 3, Ottawa Senators 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 05, 2026 |
| Venue | Canadian Tire Centre |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 3 |
| Ottawa Senators score | 6 |
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 | Brady Tkachuk | L | 2 | 0 | 5 | 15:35 | 0.65 | 2.61 |
| 2nd | Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 2 | 3 | 16:30 | 0.28 | 2.33 |
| 3rd | Dylan Cozens | C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16:16 | 0.85 | 2.28 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Carolina Hurricanes–Ottawa Senators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 05:22 | CAR | Logan Stankoven | Nikolaj Ehlers, Jackson Blake | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 07:17 | OTT | Dylan Cozens | Tim Stützle, Drake Batherson | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 1st 08:51 | OTT | Tim Stützle | — | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 1st 19:40 | CAR | Andrei Svechnikov | — | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 08:33 | OTT | Brady Tkachuk | Artem Zub, Ridly Greig | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 02:50 | OTT | Shane Pinto | Fabian Zetterlund | 5v4 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 06:32 | OTT | Brady Tkachuk | Ridly Greig, Dylan Cozens | 5v5 | 2–5 |
| 3rd 17:30 | CAR | Taylor Hall | Sean Walker, Jackson Blake | 5v5 | 3–5 |
| 3rd 19:03 | OTT | Claude Giroux | Shane Pinto, Jake Sanderson | 5v6 | 3–6 |
Team Comparison
| Carolina Hurricanes | Ottawa Senators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.22 | 4.99 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 23 |
| Corsi % | 52.5% | 47.5% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 39.1% | 60.9% |
| Hits | 30 | 28 |
| Blocks | 11 | 22 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 5 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16:12 | 0.40 | 0.65 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:53 | 0.08 | 0.58 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 15:14 | 0.00 | 0.40 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:09 | 0.39 | 0.37 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:57 | 0.23 | 0.23 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:07 | 0.02 | 0.19 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:44 | 0.23 | 0.16 |
| Nicolas Deslauriers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:46 | 0.26 | 0.10 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:23 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:06 | 0.29 | -0.05 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:27 | 0.03 | -0.07 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:37 | 0.09 | -0.09 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:44 | 0.13 | -0.13 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:31 | 0.00 | -0.19 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:05 | 0.06 | -0.19 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:04 | 0.00 | -0.29 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:10 | 0.06 | -0.34 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:33 | 0.01 | -0.76 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 15:35 | 0.65 | 2.61 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 16:30 | 0.28 | 2.33 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 16:16 | 0.85 | 2.28 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 16:56 | 0.39 | 2.21 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:10 | 0.20 | 2.01 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:01 | 0.52 | 1.30 |
| Nikolas Matinpalo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:59 | 0.02 | 1.13 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:43 | 0.47 | 1.08 |
| Jake Sanderson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 26:47 | 0.52 | 0.88 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:08 | 0.03 | 0.85 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:57 | 0.31 | 0.68 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:43 | 0.00 | 0.49 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:51 | 0.00 | 0.48 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:40 | 0.42 | 0.41 |
| Lassi Thomson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:11 | 0.08 | 0.36 |
| Cameron Crotty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:20 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:45 | 0.06 | -0.24 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:09 | 0.00 | -0.66 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | Carolina Hurricanes | 25 | 30 | 83.3% | -1.19 | L |
| Linus Ullmark | Ottawa Senators | 25 | 28 | 89.3% | -0.71 | W |
Analysis
The Ottawa Senators defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 6–3 on Apr 05, 2026.
Ottawa Senators generated 4.99 expected goals to Carolina Hurricanes's 2.22 — the run of play matched the result, with Ottawa Senators earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Brady Tkachuk led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.61 on 2 goals, 5 shots on goal.
Linus Ullmark stopped 25 of 28, worth -0.71 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Carolina Hurricanes vs Ottawa Senators game?
The Ottawa Senators beat the Carolina Hurricanes 6–3 on Apr 05, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Ottawa Senators 6, Carolina Hurricanes 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Brady Tkachuk led all skaters at 2.61, on 2G, 0A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Ottawa Senators generated 4.99 expected goals and Carolina Hurricanes generated 2.22, so Ottawa Senators created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Carolina Hurricanes put 28 shots on goal and Ottawa Senators put 31. High-danger chances went 15 to 23.
How did the goaltenders play?
Frederik Andersen stopped 25 of 30 (-1.19 goals saved above expected); Linus Ullmark stopped 25 of 28 (-0.71 goals saved above expected).