Carolina Hurricanes vs Ottawa Senators Prediction, 1/24/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Carolina Hurricanes vs Ottawa Senators

Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026

Location: Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON

TV: TSN5

The Ottawa Senators (23-20-7) will compete against the Carolina Hurricanes (31-15-5) at Canadian Tire Centre on Saturday.

The Carolina Hurricanes had a decent effort after finishing in a 3-3 tie against the Blackhawks their last time out. Carolina compiled 7 penalty minutes for this game. Moreover, they had 5 chances with extra men on the ice but weren't able to convert one of them into a goal. The Hurricanes had a middle of the road offensive output in this game. For the game, they converted 3 of the 31 shots they put on net.

In relation to their scoring capabilities, the Carolina Hurricanes have notched 172 goals (3rd in hockey) on the season and have given up 146. For the season, they have recorded 67 points and their points percentage sits at .657. Carolina has tallied 156 power play opportunities and they have scored 33 goals out of those attempts, giving them a rate of 21.15%. At even strength, the Hurricanes let the opposition score 117 goals while scoring 139 on offense. Carolina has taken 1,649 shots and has a shooting percentage of 10.4%. The Hurricanes so far have had 1,229 shots tried against them and hold a save percentage of .881. Carolina Hurricanes opponents have totaled 143 power play opportunities (20th in the league) and have come away with 29 goals in those attempts.

The man in goal for this game is Brandon Bussi. The opposition has been able to score 49 goals against Bussi in his pro career and his goals against average per contest is 2.23. Bussi has been in goal for 22 games throughout his hockey career. His save percentage currently is .904 during his 56 minutes on the ice. He has amassed an overall record of 18-3-1 and he has gotten the start in 22 games. During his career on the ice, Bussi has recorded 15 quality starts and his quality starts percentage sits at .682. Bussi has had 513 shots taken against him and has amassed 464 total saves.

In their last game, Ottawa played the Predators in an outing where the Senators went home in defeat by a final of 5-3. They had 3 chances on the power play in this one but weren't able to score a goal. The Senators notched 3 goals out of the 26 shots on goal they pursued.

Ottawa has attempted 1,414 shots (15th in the NHL) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 11.53%, while allowing their opponents 1,260 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 71.71% on their oppositions 152 chances on the power play, and their save percentage currently comes in at 86.6%. They have recorded 166 power play chances and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 23.49%. The Senators are sitting with 124 goals at even strength and 39 goals (7th in hockey) while having a power play advantage. They have permitted 169 goals to be scored by way of 126 goals at even strength and 43 goals while they were shorthanded. During this campaign, the Ottawa Senators have earned a total of 163 goals, 53 points, as well as a points percentage of .530.

On the other side of the ice you are going to see James Reimer defending the goal. Reimer has accrued a lifetime mark of 226-188-66 and has been in net for 528 games. Reimer's quality start rate comes out to 51.9% and he has qualified for 250 quality starting assignments in his NHL career. He has compiled 14,049 stops out of the 15,445 shots tried, giving him a percentage of .910. His opposition is averaging 2.90 goals/game and he has conceded 1,396 goals in total. He got the starting nod in 482 games and has played 27,832 mins.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Carolina

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