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 | Carter Yakemchuk | D | 0 | 2 | 3 | 19:34 | 0.28 | 1.94 |
| 2nd | Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 0 | 6 | 17:24 | 1.26 | 1.42 |
| 3rd | Dylan Cozens | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 17:23 | 0.40 | 1.42 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Stankoven | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:37 | 0.63 | 1.32 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 13:54 | 0.46 | 1.30 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:52 | 0.03 | 1.10 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:28 | 0.15 | 1.09 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 21:25 | 1.28 | 1.08 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 19:45 | 0.06 | 0.77 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:38 | 0.41 | 0.65 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:27 | 0.13 | 0.47 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:16 | 0.07 | 0.38 |
| Nicolas Deslauriers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3:09 | 0.28 | 0.36 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:16 | 0.04 | 0.24 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:45 | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:05 | 0.03 | 0.09 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:25 | 0.42 | -0.03 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:13 | 0.31 | -0.17 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26:22 | 0.18 | -0.21 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:19 | 0.55 | -0.50 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:40 | 0.53 | -0.66 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Yakemchuk | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 19:34 | 0.28 | 1.94 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 17:24 | 1.26 | 1.42 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:23 | 0.40 | 1.42 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:40 | 0.00 | 1.01 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 20:35 | 0.62 | 0.91 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:37 | 0.00 | 0.88 |
| Nikolas Matinpalo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:01 | 0.04 | 0.85 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:16 | 0.19 | 0.63 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:15 | 0.02 | 0.58 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 25:57 | 0.35 | 0.43 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:50 | 0.00 | 0.40 |
| Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 27:17 | 0.52 | 0.32 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:32 | 0.19 | 0.13 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9:37 | 0.30 | 0.12 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:06 | 0.00 | -0.21 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:18 | 0.10 | -0.31 |
| Dennis Gilbert | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:47 | 0.00 | -0.99 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:00 | 0.01 | -1.20 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | Carolina Hurricanes | 25 | 27 | 92.6% | 2.28 | W |
| Linus Ullmark | Ottawa Senators | 26 | 28 | 92.9% | 2.41 | 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.
Carter Yakemchuk led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.94 on 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Linus Ullmark stopped 26 of 28, worth 2.41 goals saved above expected.
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 — Carter Yakemchuk led all skaters at 1.94, on 0G, 2A and 3 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.