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 | 1.64 |
| 2nd | Taylor Hall | L | 1 | 1 | 5 | 15:06 | 0.76 | 1.54 |
| 3rd | Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 2 | 0 | 16:15 | 0.27 | 1.13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Cozens | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:58 | 0.30 | 0.25 |
| Dennis Gilbert | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:26 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:44 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:07 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:51 | 0.05 | 0.10 |
| Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26:40 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:15 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:13 | 0.42 | 0.10 |
| Jake Sanderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 27:25 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:48 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Nikolas Matinpalo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:08 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:40 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:26 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:47 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 23:05 | 0.08 | 0.00 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:09 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:49 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:41 | 0.47 | -0.23 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Stankoven | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 15:39 | 1.13 | 1.64 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 15:06 | 0.76 | 1.54 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 16:15 | 0.27 | 1.13 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:28 | 0.48 | 0.45 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 15:36 | 1.46 | 0.35 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:51 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:37 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:05 | 0.44 | 0.20 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:23 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:40 | 0.13 | 0.15 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:38 | 0.50 | 0.15 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:30 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:42 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:52 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:12 | 0.15 | 0.00 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:07 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:59 | 0.03 | -0.25 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:20 | 0.18 | -0.38 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Ullmark | Ottawa Senators | 27 | 29 | 93.1% | 0.26 | L |
| Frederik Andersen | Carolina Hurricanes | 22 | 22 | 100.0% | 1.50 | 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 1.64 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 6 shots on goal.
Frederik Andersen stopped 22 of 22, worth 1.5 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 1.64, 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.