Carolina Hurricanes at Ottawa Senators
NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Ottawa Senators on Apr 25, 2026. Final score: Carolina Hurricanes 4, Ottawa Senators 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 25, 2026 |
| Venue | Canadian Tire Centre |
| Series | R1 Game 4: CAR 4-0 OTT |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 4 |
| Ottawa Senators 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 | Sebastian Aho | C | 2 | 0 | 5 | 21:25 | 1.28 | 1.45 |
| 2nd | Taylor Hall | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:54 | 0.46 | 1.39 |
| 3rd | Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 19:45 | 0.06 | 1.38 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Carolina Hurricanes–Ottawa Senators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 15:15 | CAR | Taylor Hall | Mark Jankowski, Eric Robinson | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 17:08 | OTT | Drake Batherson | Tim Stützle, Carter Yakemchuk | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 09:10 | CAR | Logan Stankoven | K'Andre Miller, Taylor Hall | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 17:38 | CAR | Sebastian Aho | Seth Jarvis, Sean Walker | 6v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 18:09 | OTT | Dylan Cozens | Drake Batherson, Carter Yakemchuk | 6v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 18:45 | CAR | Sebastian Aho | Seth Jarvis, Jalen Chatfield | 6v5 | 4–2 |
Team Comparison
| Carolina Hurricanes | Ottawa Senators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 30 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 5.66 | 4.28 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 59.4% | 40.6% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 35.5% | 64.5% |
| Hits | 33 | 37 |
| Blocks | 13 | 21 |
| Giveaways | 10 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 2 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 21:25 | 1.28 | 1.45 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 13:54 | 0.46 | 1.39 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 19:45 | 0.06 | 1.38 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:52 | 0.03 | 0.84 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:28 | 0.15 | 0.79 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:16 | 0.07 | 0.74 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:37 | 0.63 | 0.70 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:38 | 0.41 | 0.49 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:05 | 0.03 | 0.35 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:25 | 0.42 | 0.25 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:16 | 0.04 | 0.15 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:40 | 0.53 | 0.14 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:13 | 0.31 | 0.05 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26:22 | 0.18 | 0.05 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:45 | 0.11 | 0.00 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:19 | 0.55 | 0.00 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:27 | 0.13 | 0.00 |
| Nicolas Deslauriers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3:09 | 0.28 | -0.05 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Batherson | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 20:35 | 0.62 | 1.34 |
| Carter Yakemchuk | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 19:34 | 0.28 | 1.23 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:23 | 0.40 | 1.15 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 25:57 | 0.35 | 0.84 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:32 | 0.19 | 0.15 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 17:24 | 1.26 | 0.15 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:37 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9:37 | 0.30 | 0.10 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:40 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:06 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Nikolas Matinpalo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:01 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:18 | 0.10 | 0.05 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:15 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:16 | 0.19 | 0.05 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:50 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Dennis Gilbert | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:47 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:00 | 0.01 | -0.15 |
| Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 27:17 | 0.52 | -0.20 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | Carolina Hurricanes | 25 | 27 | 92.6% | 0.17 | W |
| Linus Ullmark | Ottawa Senators | 26 | 28 | 92.9% | 0.13 | L |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Ottawa Senators 4–2 on Apr 25, 2026.
Ottawa Senators generated 4.28 expected goals to Carolina Hurricanes's 5.66 — the run of play matched the result, with Carolina Hurricanes earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Sebastian Aho led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.45 on 2 goals, 5 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Carolina Hurricanes vs Ottawa Senators game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Ottawa Senators 4–2 on Apr 25, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 4, Ottawa Senators 2.
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 1.45, on 2G, 0A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Ottawa Senators generated 4.28 expected goals and Carolina Hurricanes generated 5.66, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Carolina Hurricanes put 30 shots on goal and Ottawa Senators put 27. High-danger chances went 14 to 16.