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Carolina Hurricanes vs. Ottawa Senators

Game time: Apr 23, 2026 7:40 PM EDT

Team snapshot

Carolina Hurricanes

Record: 11-2 · Metropolitan Division · Eastern Conference

Ottawa Senators

Record: 9-5 · Atlantic Division · Eastern Conference

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Carolina Hurricanes vs. Ottawa Senators

Moneyline: Ottawa Senators ML (-125) — Loss

EV signal: Premium only

CLV: -0.6% vs closing line

Final score: Carolina Hurricanes 2, Ottawa Senators 1

Why this play: The Senators have been stealthily solid on the road, and Carolina’s recent inconsistency at home makes Ottawa a sharp moneyline play here.

Quick read:

Carolina has stumbled in front of their home crowd lately, struggling to find that dominant edge that made them a top contender earlier in the season. Meanwhile, Ottawa’s young core is gaining confidence and showing grit away from the Scotiabank Arena, making them a dangerous underdog. The Senators’ goaltending has been reliable, giving them a chance to hang with high-powered offenses.

Ottawa’s aggressive forecheck and commitment to defensive structure could disrupt Carolina’s rhythm, especially if the Hurricanes aren’t sharp on the breakout. Given the odds and recent form, grabbing the Senators moneyline offers value that’s tough to ignore. Expect Ottawa’s resilience to shine through and pull off the upset.

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