Carolina Hurricanes top Ottawa Senators 2-1 — Stanley Cup Playoffs

# Carolina Hurricanes top Ottawa Senators 2-1

Thursday, April 23, 2026 — Carolina Hurricanes 2, Ottawa Senators 1. Final.

Three stars

- 1. L. Stankoven (CAR) (1G, 0A)

- 2. F. Andersen (CAR)

- 3. D. Batherson (OTT) (1G, 0A)

Goal summary

- 1st 05:13 — L. Stankoven, Hurricanes (T. Hall, E. Robinson). Score now 1-0.

- 2nd 16:06 — D. Batherson, Senators (N. Cousins). Score now 1-1.

- 2nd 17:29 — J. Blake, Hurricanes (K. Miller, T. Hall). Score now 2-1.

Goalies

- L. Ullmark (Senators): 25 SV on 27 SH, 2 GA, 92.6 SV%, 58:01 TOI. Decision: L.

- F. Andersen (Hurricanes): 21 SV on 22 SH, 1 GA, 95.5 SV%, 60:00 TOI. Decision: W.

Game meta

- Venue: Canadian Tire Centre

- Start (PT): 4:30 PM

- Source: NHL.com gamecenter (game id 2025030133)