The Carolina Hurricanes and Ottawa Senators are set to face off in their final regular-season matchup at Canadian Tire Centre. Both teams have secured playoff spots, but this game serves as a crucial tune-up before the postseason begins.
Game Details
- Matchup: Carolina Hurricanes (47-29-5) vs. Ottawa Senators (44-30-7)
- Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025
- Location: Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, ON
- Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network South, ESPN+, NHL Network
Recent Form & Team Outlook
The Hurricanes are coming off a 4-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens, where they rested several key players due to minor injuries. Despite the loss, Carolina remains a strong contender heading into the playoffs, boasting a 99-point season and securing the second seed in the Metropolitan Division.
Meanwhile, the Senators have clinched a playoff berth for the first time since 2017, locking in a first-round matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Ottawa fell 4-3 in overtime to the Chicago Blackhawks in their last game but has been playing solid hockey down the stretch.
Head-to-Head Matchup
- Season Series: Split 1-1, with each team winning once.
- Last Meeting: Ottawa won 3-0 on December 13, with Linus Ullmark stopping all 32 shots.
Key Players to Watch
- Carolina Hurricanes:
- Sebastian Aho – Leads the team with 80 points (61 goals, 19 assists).
- Seth Jarvis – Has been a key playmaker, recording 61 goals and 80 assists.
- Frederik Andersen – Expected to start in net, holding a 2.29 GAA and .907 SV%.
- Ottawa Senators:
- Tim Stützle – Leads Ottawa with 47 goals and 94 assists.
- Drake Batherson – Has been a consistent offensive force, tallying 47 goals and 94 assists.
- Linus Ullmark – Has won six of his last seven starts, boasting a .911 SV%.
Matchup Breakdown
- Carolina’s Offense vs. Ottawa’s Defense:
The Hurricanes rank sixth in the NHL in goals per game (3.28), while Ottawa has allowed 2.87 goals per game. - Ottawa’s Power Play vs. Carolina’s Penalty Kill:
The Senators have struggled offensively, ranking 22nd in goals per game (2.97), but their defense has carried them into the playoffs. - Goaltending Battle:
- Carolina: Frederik Andersen (13-7-1, 2.29 GAA, .907 SV%).
- Ottawa: Linus Ullmark (six wins in last seven starts, .911 SV%).
Carolina Hurricanes 5.5
Ottawa Senators – 120
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, April 16, 2025
