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The Carolina Hurricanes head to Ottawa for Game 3, holding a 2–0 series lead, putting pressure on the Senators in a pivotal playoff matchup.
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Apr 20, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) stops the shot by Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot (72) during the second period in game two of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images
Carolina has taken early control of the series, winning Game 1 (2–0) and Game 2 (3–2 in double overtime) to grab a 2–0 advantage heading into Thursday.
The Game 2 win was especially dramatic, with Jordan Martinook scoring the overtime winner after a tightly contested battle in which both teams generated chances but relied heavily on goaltending. During the regular season, the Hurricanes were one of the NHL’s top teams at 53–22–7, while Ottawa finished 44–27–11, showing a clear gap in overall consistency despite the Senators’ strong late-season push.
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The matchup has largely played out as expected stylistically: Carolina controlling possession and shot volume, while Ottawa looks to capitalize on key chances and physical play. Statistically, the Hurricanes hold edges in areas like scoring (3.55 goals per game) and shot generation, while both teams have similar special teams efficiency, around 24% on the power play. Goaltending has also been a major factor; Frederik Andersen posted a shutout in Game 1, while Linus Ullmark has kept Ottawa competitive with high save totals despite the losses.
With the series shifting to Ottawa, the Senators will need a response at home to avoid a 3–0 deficit, while Carolina looks to continue its structured, defense-first approach to tighten its grip on the series.
This is a great NHL matchup that you will not want to miss; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.
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Apr 20, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) stops the shot by Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot (72) during the second period in game two of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images
How to Watch Hurricanes vs Senators
- When: Thursday, April 23, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: TBS
- Live Stream: DIRECTV (try for free)
Carolina has taken early control of the series, winning Game 1 (2–0) and Game 2 (3–2 in double overtime) to grab a 2–0 advantage heading into Thursday.
The Game 2 win was especially dramatic, with Jordan Martinook scoring the overtime winner after a tightly contested battle in which both teams generated chances but relied heavily on goaltending. During the regular season, the Hurricanes were one of the NHL’s top teams at 53–22–7, while Ottawa finished 44–27–11, showing a clear gap in overall consistency despite the Senators’ strong late-season push.
– Live Stream Hurricanes vs Senators with DIRECTV –
The matchup has largely played out as expected stylistically: Carolina controlling possession and shot volume, while Ottawa looks to capitalize on key chances and physical play. Statistically, the Hurricanes hold edges in areas like scoring (3.55 goals per game) and shot generation, while both teams have similar special teams efficiency, around 24% on the power play. Goaltending has also been a major factor; Frederik Andersen posted a shutout in Game 1, while Linus Ullmark has kept Ottawa competitive with high save totals despite the losses.
With the series shifting to Ottawa, the Senators will need a response at home to avoid a 3–0 deficit, while Carolina looks to continue its structured, defense-first approach to tighten its grip on the series.
This is a great NHL matchup that you will not want to miss; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.
Live Stream Hurricanes vs Senators with DIRECTV: Start your free trial now!
With DIRECTV, you can catch all of the NHL Playoffs without cable on your phone, TV, or tablet. They offer a wide array of sports and entertainment channels, including local sports packages and top national channels such as ABC, FOX, CBS, ESPN, FS1, MTV, Comedy Central, and more. The best part is you can try it out today for free.
Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
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