Carolina Hurricanes vs Ottawa Senators Prediction, 4/25/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Carolina Hurricanes vs Ottawa Senators

Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026

Location: Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON

TV: TBS

Odds/Point Spread: Hurricanes (-125) Senators (+105)

The Ottawa Senators (44-27-11) will play the Carolina Hurricanes (53-22-7) at Canadian Tire Centre on Saturday in Game 4 of their 1st round series. Carolina leads the series 3-0. The odds on this game have the Hurricanes at -125 while the Senators are priced at +105. The total has been set at 5.5.

The Carolina Hurricanes were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 2-1 victory in Game 3. The Hurricanes could have played much better offensively in the victory. For the outing, they tallied a score on 2 of the 27 shots they tried. Furthermore, they had 4 opportunities with more players on the ice but didn't get a goal. Carolina accumulated 10 mins in the box in this game.

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In terms of their scoring capabilities, the Carolina Hurricanes have earned 291 goals (2nd in pro hockey) for the year and have conceded 236. For the current season, they have recorded 113 points and their points % is .689. Carolina has accounted for 241 power play chances and they have added 60 goals during those advantages, earning them a rate of 24.90%. While at even strength, the Hurricanes have conceded 191 goals while scoring 231 when they are on offense. Carolina has taken 2,637 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 11.0%. The Hurricanes have seen 1,961 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .880. Carolina Hurricanes opponents have 231 power play opportunities (20th in the league) and have come away with 45 goals in those attempts.

The man protecting the net in this game is Frederik Andersen. During his career on the ice, Andersen has accumulated 301 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .559. He has a save percentage of .913 for his 27,489 minutes guarding the cage. Andersen has had 15,856 shots taken against him and has recorded 14,476 total saves. Opponents have racked up 1,380 goals against Andersen in his NHL career and his average for goals against per game is 2.57. He has compiled an overall record of 324-149-58 and he was named the starter in 538 games. Andersen has played in 552 contests over the course of his hockey career.

Ottawa didn't do much offensively in Game 3. The Senators scored 1 goal out of the 22 shots on goal they took. They had 5 power play attempts in this matchup but didn't score a goal.

The Senators have scored 212 goals at even strength and 63 goals (4th in hockey) while on the power play. Ottawa has put up 2,369 shots (9th in hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 11.61%, while allowing their opponents 2,001 shots. For the season, the Ottawa Senators have accumulated 275 goals, 99 points, as well as a points percentage of .604. They have allowed 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 a power play percentage of 23.95%. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 75.85% on their opponents 236 power play tries, and their save percentage is currently 87.8%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Linus Ullmark defending the net. He has recorded 8,917 stops out of 9,758 shots tried, giving him a save % of .914. Ullmark has a career mark of 191-99-34 and has been in goal for 340 games. He has started in 330 games and his ice time sits at 15,543 mins. Ullmark's quality start rate comes out to 62.7% and he has accumulated 207 quality starting assignments in his hockey career. Teams are averaging 2.55 goals/game and he has allowed 841 goals in total.

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Tony's Pick: Take Carolina (-125)

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