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Hurricanes Eye 2-0 Series Lead vs. Senators
21 Apr
Summary
- Hurricanes lead the series 1-0 against the Senators.
- Carolina boasts a strong home record of 30-10-2.
- Ottawa has a 21-16-5 record on the road.
The Carolina Hurricanes have taken a 1-0 lead in their NHL playoff first-round series against the Ottawa Senators. The teams are set to face each other for the fifth time this season on Saturday, with the Hurricanes having won the previous encounter 2-0.
Carolina has demonstrated significant strength at home, posting a 30-10-2 record at their arena. Their overall season record stands at 53-22-7, highlighting their consistency. The Hurricanes have also proven adept at winning close contests, with 19 wins in games decided by a single goal.
The Ottawa Senators have achieved a 44-27-11 overall record, including a 21-16-5 performance on the road. They tend to perform better in games where they out-penalize their opponents, holding a 25-14-1 record in such situations.
Both teams feature strong offensive players. For the Hurricanes, Sebastian Aho has contributed 27 goals and 53 assists. Dylan Cozens leads the Senators with 29 goals and 30 assists. In their last 10 games, the Hurricanes have an impressive 8-1-1 record, averaging four goals per game, while the Senators are 6-3-1, averaging 3.4 goals.
The Hurricanes have no listed injuries. The Senators have Tyler Kleven listed as day-to-day with an upper-body injury, and Nick Jensen is out for the season with a lower-body issue.
