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The Carolina Hurricanes (47-29-5), losers of five straight road games, visit the Ottawa Senators (44-30-7) at Canadian Tire Centre on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Before this matchup, here is who we predict to bring home the win in Thursday's hockey contest.
In the last 10 contests, the Hurricanes have gone 4-5-1 while totaling 33 goals against 32 goals given up. On 28 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored six goals (21.4%).
Senators vs. Hurricanes Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this contest expects a final score of Senators 4, Hurricanes 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Senators (-153)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Hurricanes (+1.5)
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Senators Splits and Trends
- The Senators have a 44-30-7 record overall, with a 10-7-17 record in matchups that have gone to overtime.
- In the 32 games Ottawa has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 21-6-5 record (good for 47 points).
- In the nine games this season the Senators scored only one goal, they lost every time.
- Ottawa has finished 6-11-1 in the 18 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering 13 points).
- The Senators have scored more than two goals 47 times, and are 38-5-4 in those games (to record 80 points).
- In the 27 games when Ottawa has scored a single power-play goal, it has a 15-10-2 record (32 points).
- In the 36 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Ottawa is 21-13-2 (44 points).
- The Senators' opponents have had more shots in 40 games. The Senators finished 21-15-4 in those contests (46 points).
Hurricanes Splits and Trends
- The Hurricanes have a record of 47-29-5 this season and are 5-5-10 in overtime contests.
- Carolina has earned 26 points (12-4-2) in its 18 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Hurricanes scored only one goal in eight games and they lost every time.
- Carolina has earned 10 points (4-9-2 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
- The Hurricanes have earned 89 points in their 52 games with more than two goals scored.
- This season, Carolina has scored a single power-play goal in 27 games and registered 33 points with a record of 15-9-3.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Carolina has posted a record of 35-23-5 (75 points).
- The Hurricanes' opponents have had more shots in 16 games. The Hurricanes finished 10-6-0 in those matchups (20 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Senators Rank | Senators AVG | Hurricanes AVG | Hurricanes Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st | 2.9 | Goals Scored | 3.22 | 8th |
| 11th | 2.8 | Goals Allowed | 2.75 | 8th |
| 7th | 29.3 | Shots | 31.7 | 2nd |
| 17th | 28.6 | Shots Allowed | 24.8 | 1st |
| 13th | 23.37% | Power Play % | 18.52% | 26th |
| 19th | 77.88% | Penalty Kill % | 84.26% | 1st |
Senators vs. Hurricanes Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario
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