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The Carolina Hurricanes (49-21-6) square off against the Ottawa Senators (39-27-10) in NHL play on Sunday, starting at 5 p.m. ET at Canadian Tire Centre and broadcast on ESPN+. The Hurricanes are first in the Eastern Conference (104 points), and the Senators are eighth in the Eastern Conference (88 points).
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Hurricanes vs. Senators: April 5 Viewing Options
- Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026
- Time: 5 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Ottawa, Ontario
- Venue: Canadian Tire Centre
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Hurricanes' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.51 | 4th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.88 | 7th |
| Shots | 32.3 | 2nd |
| Shots Allowed | 23.6 | 1st |
| Power Play % | 24.45% | 5th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.93% | 12th |
Senators' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.28 | 10th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.08 | 19th |
| Shots | 28.9 | 7th |
| Shots Allowed | 24.2 | 2nd |
| Power Play % | 22.13% | 12th |
| Penalty Kill % | 75.00% | 29th |
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Hurricanes vs. Senators Top Players
Hurricanes
- One of Carolina's top offensive players this season is Sebastian Aho, who has recorded 78 points in 76 games.
- With 28 goals and 38 assists, Andrei Svechnikov is one of the top offensive options for Carolina with his 66 points (0.9 per game).
- Carolina's offensive effort is aided by Seth Jarvis' 66 points. He's contributed 34 assists.
- As Carolina's top goalie, Brandon Bussi has recorded 29 wins and 6 losses this season while allowing 89 goals with 743 saves.
Senators
- Tim Stutzle's 76 points make him a vital offensive option for Ottawa. He has recorded 32 goals and 44 assists in 76 games.
- Drake Batherson has racked up 64 total points (0.9 per game) this campaign. He has 31 goals and 33 assists.
- Ottawa's Dylan Cozens is among the top offensive players on the team with 53 total points (27 goals and 26 assists).
- Linus Ullmark is 24-12-8 this season, amassing 963 saves and giving up 125 goals (2.8 goals against average) with an .885 save percentage (55th in the league).
Hurricanes vs. Senators Injury Report
Hurricanes
Pyotr Kochetkov: Out (Hip)
Senators
Nick Jensen: Out (Lower Body),
Thomas Chabot: Out (Forearm),
Dennis Gilbert: Out (Upper Body),
Tyler Kleven: Out (Upper Body),
Carter Yakemchuk: Out (Concussion)
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Hurricanes' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/31/2026 | Blue Jackets | W 5-2 | Away |
| 4/2/2026 | Blue Jackets | W 5-1 | Home |
| 4/4/2026 | Islanders | W 4-3 | Home |
| 4/5/2026 | Senators | - | Away |
| 4/7/2026 | Bruins | - | Home |
| 4/9/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 4/11/2026 | Mammoth | - | Away |
Senators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/31/2026 | Panthers | L 6-3 | Away |
| 4/2/2026 | Sabres | W 4-1 | Home |
| 4/4/2026 | Wild | L 4-1 | Home |
| 4/5/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 4/7/2026 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 4/9/2026 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 4/11/2026 | Islanders | - | Away |