Ottawa Senators vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, 2/3/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Ottawa Senators vs Carolina Hurricanes

Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Location: PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC

TV: Fanduel Sports Network

PNC Arena is where the Carolina Hurricanes (33-15-6) will take on the Ottawa Senators (26-21-7) on Tuesday.

The Ottawa Senators were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 4-1 win against the Devils their last time out. Ottawa accounted for 12 minutes in the box for this matchup. Moreover, they had 3 attempts on the power play and were able to net 2 goals. The Senators had a solid offensive outing in this victory. In the game, they tallied a score on 4 of the 34 shots they launched.

While playing at even strength, the Senators have conceded 133 goals while earning 139 on the offensive side of the ice. Ottawa Senators opponents have 163 power play opportunities (14th in hockey) and have come away with 44 goals in those chances. When talking about their goal scoring prowess, the Ottawa Senators have notched 180 goals (11th in the National Hockey League) so far this season and have given up 177. Ottawa has attempted 1,538 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 11.7%. For the year, they have tallied 59 points and their points percentage comes in at .546. The Senators have had 1,344 shots tried against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .868. Ottawa comes into tonight with 177 power play chances and they have scored 41 goals during those chances, garnering them a rate of 23.16%.

The player between the pipes for this game is Linus Ullmark. Opponents have tallied 793 goals against Ullmark in his NHL career and his goals against rate is 2.56. Ullmark has been in goal for 320 games over the course of his hockey career. His save percentage is .914 during his 15,495 mins guarding the cage. He has earned a win-loss mark of 178-95-31 and he was named the starter in 310 games. For his professional hockey career, Ullmark has recorded 196 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .632. Ullmark has seen 9,274 shots against him and has amassed 8,481 total saves.

In their last contest, Carolina opposed the Capitals in a game where the Hurricanes were on the wrong end of the score by a final of 4-3. They had 2 opportunities on the power play in this game but weren't able to score a goal. The Hurricanes scored 3 goals of the 22 shots on goal they took.

Carolina has taken 1,723 shots (2nd in the NHL) and has a shot percentage of 10.68%, while allowing their opponents 1,332 shots. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 81.05% on their oppositions 153 power play opportunities, and their save percentage is 88.4%. They have a tally of 167 chances on the power play and they have a power play rate of 21.56%. The Hurricanes have earned 148 goals at even strength and 36 goals (11th in the league) while on the power play. They have permitted 155 goals to be scored by way of 126 goals at even strength and 29 goals while they were shorthanded. For the season, the Carolina Hurricanes have accounted for 184 goals, 72 points, as well as a points percentage of .667.

For the opposition you are likely to see Brandon Bussi protecting the goal. Bussi is the owner of a career record of 20-3-1 and has played in 24 games. Bussi's quality start percentage is 66.7% and he has earned 16 quality starts in his pro hockey career. He has tallied 520 stops out of the 574 shots tried, giving him a save % of .906. His opponents are averaging 2.25 goals/game and he has conceded 54 goals altogether. He has started in 24 contests and has played for a total of 61 minutes.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Ottawa

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