| Scoring | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAR | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| OTT | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hurricanes, First Round Game 4, beat Senators 4–2 at Canadian Tire Centre on April 25, 2026.
The Carolina Hurricanes triumphed with a 4-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators in Game 4 of their First Round playoff series, completing a series sweep with a 4-0 record. This loss ended the Senators' playoff hopes, while the Hurricanes can now celebrate their advancement to the next round.
The series concludes with the Hurricanes winning all four games, demonstrating their dominance throughout. This matchup marked a critical elimination game for the Senators, who faced immense pressure to avoid being swept. Unfortunately for Ottawa, they were unable to muster the complete turnaround needed to change their fortunes against a resilient Hurricanes squad.
The game’s decisive moments came in the third period. After a back-and-forth second period that ended 1-1, the Hurricanes reclaimed momentum with Logan Stankoven's goal at 9:10, which put Carolina up 2-1. Just as Ottawa got their answer with Dylan Cozens scoring shortly after at 18:11 to close the deficit to 3-2, Sebastian Aho sealed the Senators' fate with his second goal of the night just 34 seconds later. This quick succession of goals showcased Carolina's ability to respond under pressure and ultimately decided the game.
Sebastian Aho and Taylor Hall led the Hurricanes offensively. Aho scored two goals and provided an assist, while Hall also contributed a goal and an assist, reflecting their critical roles in capitalizing on scoring opportunities. For the Senators, Drake Batherson stood out with a goal and an assist, but it wasn't enough to swing the tides in their favor. Goaltending was solid for the Hurricanes, allowing them to withstand Ottawa's push and maintain their lead.
With this series now concluded, the Hurricanes look ahead to their next opponent in the playoffs, as they aim to carry this momentum into the next round. After a strong showing in the first round, they are poised to make a deep playoff run.
Hurricanes won 4–2.
The final score was Hurricanes 4, Senators 2.
Sebastian Aho (2), Logan Stankoven, Taylor Hall.
Drake Batherson, Dylan Cozens.
Frederik Andersen made 25 saves on 27 shots (.926 save percentage).
Linus Ullmark made 26 saves on 28 shots (.929 save percentage).
At Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, the Senators home rink.
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