Two teams at opposite ends of their conference's standings, the Carolina Hurricanes (second in the Eastern Conference at 31-15-5) and the Ottawa Senators (14th in the Eastern Conference at 23-20-7), square off on Saturday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Get ready for this matchup with a look at who we project to emerge with the victory in Saturday's game.
The Senators have put up 33 goals over their last 10 outings, while allowing 39 goals. A total of 34 power-play opportunities during that time have netted six power-play goals (17.6%). They are 3-5-2 over those contests.
Hurricanes vs. Senators Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projection model for this game calls for a final result of Senators 4, Hurricanes 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Senators (+114)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Senators (+1.5)
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Hurricanes Splits and Trends
- The Hurricanes have a 31-15-5 record overall, with a 9-5-14 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
- Carolina is 10-2-2 (22 points) in its 14 games decided by one goal.
- In the eight games this season the Hurricanes scored only one goal, they've finished 1-7-0 (two points).
- Carolina has finished 3-3-0 in the six games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering six points).
- The Hurricanes have scored three or more goals in 36 games (27-4-5, 59 points).
- In the 17 games when Carolina has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it picked up 23 points after finishing 11-5-1.
- In the 42 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Carolina is 29-9-4 (62 points).
- The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents seven times, and went 1-5-1 (three points).
Senators Splits and Trends
- The Senators have a record of 23-20-7 this season and are 5-7-12 in overtime matchups.
- In the 23 games Ottawa has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 23 points.
- This season the Senators recorded only one goal in six games and they lost every time.
- Ottawa has earned eight points (2-5-4 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
- The Senators have scored more than two goals 32 times, earning 45 points from those matchups (21-8-3).
- This season, Ottawa has recorded a single power-play goal in 17 games and registered 22 points with a record of 10-5-2.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Ottawa is 16-11-2 (34 points).
- The Senators have been outshot by opponents 18 times this season, and earned 17 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Hurricanes Rank | Hurricanes AVG | Senators AVG | Senators Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th | 3.37 | Goals Scored | 3.26 | 11th |
| 9th | 2.86 | Goals Allowed | 3.38 | 28th |
| 2nd | 32.1 | Shots | 28.3 | 14th |
| 1st | 24 | Shots Allowed | 25.1 | 3rd |
| 13th | 21.15% | Power Play % | 23.64% | 8th |
| 14th | 79.86% | Penalty Kill % | 71.71% | 31st |
Hurricanes vs. Senators Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario
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