This Atlantic vs. Metropolitan Division matchup features the Ottawa Senators (27-21-7) traveling to face the Carolina Hurricanes (34-15-6) in a key Eastern Conference battle. The Hurricanes, leading the Metropolitan and vying for the top spot in the East, aim to extend their strong home form, while the Senators look to build on a recent winning streak and close the gap in the playoff race.
Venue Location
Lenovo Center, Raleigh, North Carolina.
This 18,680-seat arena, formerly PNC Arena, is known for its energetic crowd and has been the Hurricanes’ home since 1999.
Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT / 12:00 AM GMT on February 4).
The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ nationally, with local feeds on TSN5/RDS (Senators) and FDSNSO (Hurricanes).
Injury Report
Ottawa Senators: David Perron (LW) – Out (Hernia, IR; expected return March 14).
Thomas Chabot (D) – Day-to-Day (Undisclosed) but expected to play.
No other major injuries reported.
Carolina Hurricanes: Eric Robinson (LW) – Out (Upper Body; expected return February 26).
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Pyotr Kochetkov (G) – Out for Season (Undisclosed, IR; since December 29).
Charles-Alexis Legault (D) – Out (Hand; activated from IR but assigned to AHL Chicago).
Key
Player Matchups
Expect a fast-paced game with Carolina’s forecheck testing Ottawa’s transition defense. Key individual battles could decide the outcome.
| Matchup | Position | Senators Player | Hurricanes Player | Notes |
| Forward | Center | Tim Stutzle (18G, 35A) | Sebastian Aho (28G, 30A) | Elite playmakers: Stutzle’s speed (47% chance of 1+ PT) vs. Aho’s all-around game (54% chance of 1+ PT). |
| Forward | Wing | Brady Tkachuk (25G, 28A) | Nikolaj Ehlers (22G, 25A) | Power forwards: Tkachuk’s physicality (4.3 SOG avg) vs. Ehlers’ scoring (0.47 GPG). |
| Forward | Wing | Claude Giroux (15G, 25A) | Andrei Svechnikov (20G, 22A) | Veteran vs. sniper: Giroux’s recent GWG vs. Svechnikov’s net-front presence. |
| Defense | D | Jake Sanderson (5G, 25A) | Brent Burns (10G, 28A) | Puck-movers: Sanderson’s mobility vs. Burns’ offensive output from the blue line. |
| Goaltending | G | Linus Ullmark (2.65 GAA, .905 SV%) | Brandon Bussi (2.80 GAA, .910 SV%) | Ullmark’s consistency (91.7% projected SV%) vs. Bussi’s fill-in role (89% projected SV%). |
Recent Team Forms
Ottawa Senators: 6-2-2 in their last 10 games, on a three-game winning streak, averaging 3.3 GPG while allowing 3.2 GPG.
Recent highlights include a 4-1 win over New Jersey, showcasing strong special teams (22% PP, 82% PK).
Carolina Hurricanes: 6-1-3 in their last 10 games, on a one-game winning streak, averaging 3.5 GPG while allowing 2.6 GPG.
Dominant at home (20-8-2), with a 3-2 OT win over LA; elite defense (No. 2 in GA/G) and forecheck fueling success.
Series History
The all-time regular-season series favors the Hurricanes with a 64-46-8-2 record in 120 games.
Carolina has won 13 of the last 20 meetings, including a 4-1 victory on January 24, 2026, in Ottawa (their only matchup this season so far).
Ottawa has struggled recently against Carolina (2-5 SU in last 7), but split the 2024-25 series. No playoff history between the franchises.
Betting Trends
Senators: 23-32 ATS overall; 12-15 ATS on road; 6-4 ATS as +1.5 or more underdogs. Over in 32 of 55 games (58.2%). Hurricanes: 21-34 ATS overall; 20-10 ATS at home; 20-6 ATS as -1.5 or more favorites. Under in 29 of 55 games (52.7%).
Game Odds
Ottawa Senators 6.5
Carolina Hurricanes – 175
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, February 2, 2026
