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    Ottawa Senators @ Carolina Hurricanes

    East 1st Round - Game 1 • CAR leads series 1-0
    OTT
    Ottawa SenatorsSenatorsOTT
    44-27-11, 21-15-5 Away
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    53-22-7, 29-10-2 Home
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    CAR leads 1-0

    • Senators
      0
    • Hurricanes
      2
    Game 1
    4/18
    • Senators
    • Hurricanes
    Game 2
    4/20
    ESPN2
    • Hurricanes
    • Senators
    Game 3
    4/23
    TBS/HBO Max
    • Hurricanes
    • Senators
    Game 4
    4/25
    TBS/truTV/HBO Max
    • Senators
    • Hurricanes
    Game 5
    4/27
    • Hurricanes
    • Senators
    Game 6
    4/30
    • Senators
    • Hurricanes
    Game 7
    5/2

    Game Information

    Lenovo Center
    Lenovo Center
    3:00 PM, April 18, 2026Coverage: ESPN
    Raleigh, NC
    Attendance: 18,588
    • Referees:
    • Frederick L'Ecuyer
    • Wes McCauley
    • Brandon Blandina
    • Linesmen:
    • Ryan Daisy
    • Kyle Flemington

    2025-26 Atlantic Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Buffalo50239109
    Tampa Bay50266106
    Montreal482410106
    Boston452710100
    Ottawa44271199
    Detroit41311092
    Florida4038484
    Toronto32361478
    Full Standings

    2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Carolina53227113
    Pittsburgh41251698
    Philadelphia43271298
    Washington4330995
    Columbus40301292
    NY Islanders4334591
    New Jersey4237387
    NY Rangers3439977
    Full Standings

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