Carolina Hurricanes at Ottawa Senators
NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Ottawa Senators on Apr 23, 2026. Final score: Carolina Hurricanes 2, Ottawa Senators 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Venue | Canadian Tire Centre |
| Series | R1 Game 3: CAR 3-0 OTT |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 2 |
| 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 | Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 2 | 3 | 14:54 | 0.30 | 2.17 |
| 2nd | Logan Stankoven | C | 1 | 0 | 4 | 15:10 | 0.84 | 1.83 |
| 3rd | Jackson Blake | R | 1 | 0 | 3 | 16:01 | 0.58 | 1.82 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Carolina Hurricanes–Ottawa Senators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 05:13 | CAR | Logan Stankoven | Taylor Hall, Eric Robinson | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 16:06 | OTT | Drake Batherson | Nick Cousins | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 17:29 | CAR | Jackson Blake | K'Andre Miller, Taylor Hall | 5v5 | 2–1 |
Team Comparison
| Carolina Hurricanes | Ottawa Senators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 22 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 6.46 | 0.98 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 55.8% | 44.2% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 55.7% | 44.3% |
| Hits | 30 | 46 |
| Blocks | 18 | 18 |
| Giveaways | 20 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 4 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 14:54 | 0.30 | 2.17 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 15:10 | 0.84 | 1.83 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:01 | 0.58 | 1.82 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:58 | 0.06 | 1.26 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:11 | 0.00 | 1.23 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:33 | 1.10 | 1.18 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:49 | 0.25 | 1.16 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:06 | 0.67 | 0.75 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:58 | 0.23 | 0.58 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7:33 | 0.08 | 0.52 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:36 | 0.23 | 0.49 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:06 | 1.13 | 0.37 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:23 | 0.30 | 0.19 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:57 | 0.02 | 0.16 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:37 | 0.20 | 0.15 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:47 | 0.19 | 0.06 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:43 | 0.00 | -0.03 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:38 | 0.29 | -0.19 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7:32 | 0.00 | 0.86 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19:40 | 0.20 | 0.54 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:28 | 0.01 | 0.37 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:29 | 0.00 | 0.34 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:32 | 0.01 | 0.26 |
| Cameron Crotty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:59 | 0.00 | 0.17 |
| Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 29:41 | 0.01 | 0.13 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:40 | 0.01 | -0.10 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:27 | 0.47 | -0.11 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:16 | 0.09 | -0.30 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:29 | 0.01 | -0.34 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:08 | 0.01 | -0.39 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:04 | 0.04 | -0.40 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:57 | 0.08 | -0.43 |
| Jake Sanderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:19 | 0.01 | -0.67 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:13 | 0.00 | -1.00 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:44 | 0.01 | -1.08 |
| Nikolas Matinpalo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:21 | 0.00 | -1.66 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | Carolina Hurricanes | 21 | 22 | 95.5% | -0.02 | W |
| Linus Ullmark | Ottawa Senators | 25 | 27 | 92.6% | 2.04 | L |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Ottawa Senators 2–1 on Apr 23, 2026, a one-goal game.
Ottawa Senators generated 0.98 expected goals to Carolina Hurricanes's 6.46 — Carolina Hurricanes edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Taylor Hall led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.17 on 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Linus Ullmark stopped 25 of 27, worth 2.04 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Carolina Hurricanes vs Ottawa Senators game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Ottawa Senators 2–1 on Apr 23, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 2, Ottawa Senators 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Taylor Hall led all skaters at 2.17, on 0G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Ottawa Senators generated 0.98 expected goals and Carolina Hurricanes generated 6.46, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Carolina Hurricanes put 27 shots on goal and Ottawa Senators put 22. High-danger chances went 13 to 11.