Carolina Hurricanes vs Ottawa Senators Prediction, 4/23/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Carolina Hurricanes vs Ottawa Senators

Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026

Location: Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON

TV: TBS

Odds/Point Spread: Hurricanes (+102) Senators (-122)

The Ottawa Senators (44-27-11) host the Carolina Hurricanes (53-22-7) at Canadian Tire Centre on Thursday in Game 3 of their series. The Hurricanes lead 2-0. The line on this contest has Carolina at +102 and Ottawa is priced at -122. The over/under is 5.5.

The Carolina Hurricanes will head into Game 3 feeling good after earning a 3-2 victory against the Senators in Game 2 . Carolina amassed 8 minutes in the box for this matchup. Moreover, they had 1 power play chance and notched 1 goal. The Hurricanes played like an average offensive team in the win. For the matchup, they scored on 3 out of the 46 shots they put on net.

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Carolina Hurricanes opponents have tallied 231 power play tries (20th in the NHL) and have tallied 45 goals in those chances. The Hurricanes so far have had 1,961 shots attempted against them and have earned a save percentage of .880. Carolina has attempted 2,637 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 11.0%. When at even strength, the Hurricanes have surrendered 191 goals while getting 231 as an offensive unit. Carolina steps onto the ice with 241 power play opportunities and they have scored 60 goals out of those tries, giving them a rate of 24.90%. For the current campaign, they have earned 113 points and their points percentage is .689. When discussing scoring goals, the Carolina Hurricanes have notched 291 goals (2nd in the league) on the campaign and have given up 236.

The man in goal for this game is Frederik Andersen. Andersen has been involved in 552 contests during his hockey career. He has compiled a win-loss mark of 324-149-58 and he was named the starter in 538 games. Opponents have tallied 1,380 goals against Andersen in his pro career and his average for goals against per game is 2.57. Andersen has had 15,856 shots taken against him and has recorded 14,476 total saves. He has a save percentage of .913 during his 27,489 mins played. In his professional hockey career, Andersen has tallied 301 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .559.

Ottawa played well in Game 2, but just came up short even with a lot of shots on goal. They had 3 power play chances in this matchup but weren't able to score a goal. The Senators netted 2 goals of the 39 shots on goal they pursued.

The Senators have racked up 212 goals at even strength and 63 goals (4th in professional hockey) while on the power play. Ottawa has taken 2,369 shots (9th in professional hockey) and has a shot percentage of 11.61%, while allowing the other team 2,001 shots. For the year, the Ottawa Senators have accounted for 275 goals, 99 points, as well as a points percentage of .604. They have granted a total of 245 goals to be scored by of a combination of 188 goals at even strength and 57 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have earned 263 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play rate of 23.95%. They have a penalty kill percentage of 75.85% on their opponents 236 power play chances, and their save percentage sits at 87.8%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Linus Ullmark in net. Ullmark is the owner of a career mark of 191-99-34 and has participated in 340 contests. Ullmark's quality start percentage comes out to 62.7% and he has qualified for 207 quality starting assignments in his career. He has compiled 8,917 saves out of the 9,758 shots taken against him, giving him a rate of .914. His opponents are averaging 2.55 goals per contest and he has yielded 841 goals altogether. He has started in 330 contests and has racked up 15,543 mins.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Ottawa (-122)

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