April 5, 2026Updated 3:25 pm EDT
The Carolina Hurricanes (49-21-6) visit the Ottawa Senators (39-27-10) at Canadian Tire Centre on April 5, 2026, starting at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes are first (with 104 points) and the Senators eighth (88 points) in the Eastern Conference.
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Injury reportsHurricanes
Pyotr Kochetkov: Out (Hip)
Senators
Nick Jensen: Out (Lower Body),
Thomas Chabot: Out (Forearm),
Dennis Gilbert: Out (Upper Body),
Tyler Kleven: Out (Upper Body),
Carter Yakemchuk: Out (Concussion)
Stats to know
Sebastian Aho has totaled 78 points in 76 games (26 goals and 52 assists).
In 36 games, Brandon Bussi has conceded 89 goals (2.46 goals-against average) and has racked up 743 saves.
Tim Stutzle has 32 goals and 44 assists for 76 total points this season.
Linus Ullmark has played 45 games this season, conceding 125 goals (2.8 goals-against average) with 963 saves and an .885 save percentage (55th in the league).
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