en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Carolina Hurricanes News https://sportspyder.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/news Canada’s Capital City lights up for hockey tonight as the Carolina Hurricanes roll into town and face off against Ottawa in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. You have to wonder if the Senators are feeling like Carolina did three years ago the first time they played the Florida Panthers. They have […] Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:11:05 GMT Al Hood https://sportspyder.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/articles/56371816 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/articles/56371816 false false Brady Tkachuk and Jordan Staal drop the gloves in tonight's matchup between the Ottawa Senators and Carolina Hurricanes on Apr 18, 2026. Who won that tilt? L... Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:48:32 GMT hockeyfights.com https://sportspyder.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/articles/56371491 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/articles/56371491 false false Nikishin leverages a full season's growth, transforming his playoff impact. He's now a dynamic force, contributing consistently for the Hurricanes. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:19:50 GMT Ryan Henkel https://sportspyder.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/articles/56371088 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/articles/56371088 false false Series transitions to Canada's capital with the Canes up 2-0 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:36:36 GMT Walt Ruff & Peter Dewar https://sportspyder.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/articles/56370467 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/articles/56370467 false false The Adam Gold Show and The Drive with Tim Donnelly is LIVE, from the Eagle Leasing Studio, on 99.9 The Fan in Raleigh, NC from 12pm to 6pm 1200 - Let’s Get I... Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:19:13 GMT 99.9 The Fan https://sportspyder.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/articles/56370200 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/articles/56370200 false false Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview Game 3 of the first round Stanley Cup Playoff series between the Carolina Hurricanes and Ottawa Senators- can the Canes put ... Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:34:08 GMT 99.9 The Fan https://sportspyder.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/articles/56369571 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/articles/56369571 false false If you're not on the Hurricanes bandwagon...you can still catch the bus. Brandon Bussi has been a surprise star for Carolina this season in net. While he's been setting NHL records he's also been raising autism awareness with his goalie mask. A cause close to his heart. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:17:25 GMT Pat Welter https://sportspyder.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/articles/56369356 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/articles/56369356 false false We might just be two or three games into the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, but it’s never too early to begin looking at the top five candidates to win the Conn Smythe trophy as playoff MVP. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:21:43 GMT Gary Pearson https://sportspyder.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/articles/56368655 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/articles/56368655 false false Brandon Bussi's goalie mask is designed in honor of his brother Dylan, who has autism. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:08:42 GMT WRAL https://sportspyder.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/articles/56368481 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/articles/56368481 false false If you're not on the Hurricanes bandwagon...you can still catch the bus. Brandon Bussi has been a surprise star for Carolina this season in net. While he's been setting NHL records he's also been raising autism awareness with his goalie mask. A cause close to his heart. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:08:38 GMT WRAL https://sportspyder.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/articles/56368478 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/articles/56368478 false false Welcome to the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs with the at home against the for Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series. This is NHL Predictions with us here at Last Word On Hockey. This is where we break down key storylines, statistics, and analysis to try to decipher how the games will play out. With Carolina up two-games-to-none, this is almost as much of a must-win as you can have, without physically having one. Going down 3-0, would be a near death scenario, especially to the dynamic Hurricanes. Let’s find out if we think the Sens can do it. NHL Predictions with Senators and Hurricanes Season Series: In the regular season, Carolina won the season series 2-1-0, but only outscored Ottawa 11-10 in those three meetings of strong teams. Now, in this postseason, it is 2-0 Carolina, with the total score at 5-2. Puck Drop: 7:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) || 4:30 p.m. Pacific : TBS, HBO MAX, CBC, Sportsnet, TVAS, FDSNSO Location: From the cozy confines of the Canadian Tire Centre, live from Kanata, Ontario. Alex Cave/ZUMA Press Wire Carolina being up 2-0 is bleak, but as they say, you’re not in trouble until you lose on home ice. So for the Sen fans, let’s say that. Furthermore, Carolina remains very healthy throughout their lineup. It is one way they can win the matchup game, and keep great rhythm throughout the lineup. is getting so close he can probably taste it. Yesterday at Sens practice, he was seen sporting a full-visor on his lid. Head coach and company know the urgency of this series right now, and want as full of a lineup as we could have. The Matchup It seems by adding , over say, the line with Pinto and Amadio has turned the corner. The idea is that wasn’t getting the job done up on the third line. In the regular season, the Pinto and Amadio combos was one of the most effective third lines in all of hockey. However, head coach Rod Brind’Amour has done masterfully to combat that attack. The line of Logan Stankoven, Taylor Hall, and Jackson Blake have been the ultimate three-headed monster. In almost 29 minutes on ice together this series, their expected goal percentage is 73. Even though Foegele, Amadio, and Pinto is 80%, they haven’t been together for 11 minutes through two games. In a couple very tight, low scoring games, that differential in possession will wear you down. Ottawa needs to find its efficiency from its scoring lines. They need Tim Stutzle chipping in offensively. Moreover, the number of posts and in tight scoring chances are notable, but they need closers. Meanwhile, it seems all Carolina needs to do is maintain status quo. They have a lot of high-end depth, and the Sens need to game-plan to counter Sebastian Aho or Andrei Svechnikov. The Goalies The goaltending matchup has actually been a dandy. Through two games, has a .967 save percentage, and is .936. The goals-against average are super low, too. Ullmark’s GAA is below two, at 1.99, and he’s lost two. Meanwhile, Andersen has been superhero-like, with a 0.78 GAA. Simply Sensation. If the Sens want this series to go long, they’ll need to figure out Freddie. Their depth guys, like or , need to go to the net, get in Freddie’s kitchen, and start finishing. That would be an easy recipe for a Game 3 victory. One game at a time, as they say. NHL Predictions Ottawa had the ninth best point percentage on home ice (.634). Meanwhile, Carolina show again why they’re a powerhouse, with a .646 P% (or fourth best) on the road. As we suggested at the beginning of series, we expect a long one. Therefore, it is Ottawa’s job to make the series 2-1. We think they can, and they will. Prediction: Carolina 1 – Ottawa 3 Prop Bets For our classic anytime goal scorers, we again like for the Canes. He hasn’t scored yet in the series, but being Carolina’s leading goal-scorer from the regular season, we say take him. For Ottawa, we think breaks out in this one. Take him (along with the Sens to win, of course). Main Photo Credit: Marc DesRosiers-IMAGN Images Please play responsibly, check for your local rules and age restrictions; some jurisdictions require ages 21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:40:05 GMT Levi Pike, Editor https://sportspyder.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/articles/56368181 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/articles/56368181 false false Despite a better performance from the Ottawa Senators in Game 2 Monday night, they could not bury the winner beyond 60 minutes. The Carolina Hurricanes did with Jordan Martinook ripping… Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:37:55 GMT Ryan Vieira https://sportspyder.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/articles/56368155 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/articles/56368155 false false After successfully defending home ice well into the night on Monday, the Canes and the Sens take the fight to Canada's capital for the next two contests. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:19:01 GMT Ben Huffman https://sportspyder.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/articles/56367366 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/articles/56367366 false false The first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs is underway. Results and remaining schedule can be found here. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:44:05 GMT Mark Easson https://sportspyder.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/articles/56367059 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/articles/56367059 false false