Ottawa Senators at Carolina Hurricanes
NHL game between the Ottawa Senators and the Carolina Hurricanes on Apr 18, 2026. Final score: Ottawa Senators 0, Carolina Hurricanes 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 18, 2026 |
| Venue | Lenovo Center |
| Series | R1 Game 1: CAR 1-0 OTT |
| Ottawa Senators score | 0 |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 2 |
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 | Logan Stankoven | C | 1 | 1 | 6 | 15:39 | 1.13 | 2.41 |
| 2nd | Taylor Hall | L | 1 | 1 | 5 | 15:06 | 0.76 | 2.16 |
| 3rd | Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:30 | 0.07 | 2.02 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Ottawa Senators–Carolina Hurricanes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 02:11 | CAR | Logan Stankoven | Jackson Blake, Taylor Hall | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 3rd 07:15 | CAR | Taylor Hall | Logan Stankoven, Jackson Blake | 5v5 | 0–2 |
Team Comparison
| Ottawa Senators | Carolina Hurricanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 22 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.55 | 5.70 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 17 |
| Corsi % | 42.1% | 57.9% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 54.5% | 45.5% |
| Hits | 39 | 57 |
| Blocks | 14 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 5 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Batherson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:13 | 0.42 | 0.24 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:58 | 0.30 | 0.20 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:41 | 0.47 | 0.10 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:44 | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:15 | 0.06 | 0.03 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:51 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26:40 | 0.02 | -0.01 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:40 | 0.01 | -0.01 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 23:05 | 0.08 | -0.04 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:07 | 0.01 | -0.35 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:48 | 0.02 | -0.37 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:47 | 0.06 | -0.46 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:09 | 0.00 | -0.75 |
| Jake Sanderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 27:25 | 0.06 | -0.86 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:49 | 0.00 | -0.88 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:26 | 0.00 | -0.91 |
| Dennis Gilbert | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:26 | 0.00 | -0.97 |
| Nikolas Matinpalo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:08 | 0.00 | -2.16 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Stankoven | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 15:39 | 1.13 | 2.41 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 15:06 | 0.76 | 2.16 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:30 | 0.07 | 2.02 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:12 | 0.15 | 1.90 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 16:15 | 0.27 | 1.76 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:51 | 0.00 | 0.98 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:23 | 0.00 | 0.93 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:52 | 0.00 | 0.77 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:38 | 0.50 | 0.56 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 15:36 | 1.46 | 0.54 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:37 | 0.00 | 0.44 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:28 | 0.48 | 0.41 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:20 | 0.18 | 0.41 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:07 | 0.04 | 0.35 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:05 | 0.44 | 0.25 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:59 | 0.03 | 0.18 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:40 | 0.13 | 0.18 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:42 | 0.07 | 0.14 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Ullmark | Ottawa Senators | 27 | 29 | 93.1% | 2.81 | L |
| Frederik Andersen | Carolina Hurricanes | 22 | 22 | 100.0% | 1.55 | W |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Ottawa Senators 2–0 on Apr 18, 2026.
Carolina Hurricanes generated 5.7 expected goals to Ottawa Senators's 1.55 — the run of play matched the result, with Carolina Hurricanes earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Logan Stankoven led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.41 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 6 shots on goal.
Linus Ullmark stopped 27 of 29, worth 2.81 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Ottawa Senators vs Carolina Hurricanes game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Ottawa Senators 2–0 on Apr 18, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 2, Ottawa Senators 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Logan Stankoven led all skaters at 2.41, on 1G, 1A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Carolina Hurricanes generated 5.7 expected goals and Ottawa Senators generated 1.55, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Ottawa Senators put 22 shots on goal and Carolina Hurricanes put 29. High-danger chances went 16 to 17.