The Carolina Hurricanes (18-9-1) will welcome the Ottawa Senators (13-13-2) to the Lenovo Center on Friday night in what promises to be an intriguing matchup between two teams with contrasting recent fortunes.
The Hurricanes enter the contest boasting the NHL's third-ranked offense, averaging an impressive 3.71 goals per game, while the Senators have shown their own offensive capabilities with Drake Batherson coming off a spectacular hat-trick performance in their recent 5-1 victory over Anaheim.
Carolina has dominated the head-to-head rivalry recently, winning their last four meetings against Ottawa, including a commanding 4-0 shutout in their most recent encounter at the Lenovo Center.
The matchup features an interesting goaltending battle, with Ottawa's Linus Ullmark (.903 save percentage) looking to maintain his solid form against Carolina's Pyotr Kochetkov, who has helped the Hurricanes maintain the league's 11th-ranked defense.
While both teams have demonstrated their scoring prowess this season, with the Senators averaging 3.1 goals per game and featuring the dynamic Tim Stutzle (10 goals, 26 assists), the Hurricanes' home-ice advantage could prove decisive.
As these Metropolitan and Atlantic Division rivals prepare to face off, fans can expect an entertaining battle between Ottawa's emerging talent and Carolina's established powerhouse, with both teams eager to improve their positions in their respective divisions.
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Ottawa Senators: who will win?
For tonight's Carolina Hurricanes vs Ottawa Senators matchup, our predictive model gives the Hurricanes a 66.25% chance of defeating the Senators.
Pre-game probabilities
Carolina Hurricanes
Moneyline
Win %
66.25%
33.75%
Ottawa Senators
Carolina Hurricanes: 66.25% win probability
- Superior goal differential (+21 compared to Senators' 0)
- Higher win percentage (18 wins in 28 games vs 13 wins in 28 games)
- Better defensive record (83 goals against vs Senators' 87)
Ottawa Senators: 33.75% win probability
- Lower points total (28 points vs Hurricanes' 37)
- Inconsistent scoring (87 goals for in 28 games vs Hurricanes' 104)
- Lower position in standings (12th in Eastern Conference vs Hurricanes' 5th)
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Carolina Hurricanes vs. Ottawa Senators form
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Ottawa Senators head to head
Carolina Hurricanes
83%
Ottawa Senators
17%
Nov 17, 2024
Carolina Hurricanes
4 : 0
Ottawa Senators
Mar 17, 2024
Ottawa Senators
2 : 7
Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 13, 2023
Ottawa Senators
1 : 4
Carolina Hurricanes
Oct 11, 2023
Carolina Hurricanes
5 : 3
Ottawa Senators
Apr 10, 2023
Ottawa Senators
3 : 2
Carolina Hurricanes
Apr 4, 2023
Carolina Hurricanes
3 : 2
Ottawa Senators
