Carolina Hurricanes vs Ottawa Senators Betting Pick & Prediction for Game 3 on 4/23

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The Carolina Hurricanes are set to play against the Ottawa Senators in Game 3 of their NHL playoff round. The Hurricanes lead the series 2-0 in this best-of-7 matchup. The game will take place at the Canadian Tire Centre on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 7:30 PM and will be broadcasted on TBS.

Carolina, led by Head Coach Rod Brind’Amour, finished the regular season with a 53-29-0 record. They hold the top spot in both the Eastern Conference and the Metropolitan Division. On the other side, the Ottawa Senators, under Head Coach Travis Green, ended their regular season with a 44-38-0 record, placing sixth in the Eastern Conference and fifth in the Atlantic Division.

Hurricanes vs Senators Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Ottawa Senators
  • Venue: Canadian Tire Centre
  • Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026
  • Betting Odds:
    • Carolina Hurricanes Puck Line: +1.5 (-255)
    • Ottawa Senators Puck Line: -1.5 (+204)
    • Carolina Hurricanes MoneyLine: +105
    • Ottawa Senators MoneyLine: -123
    • Over: 5.5 (-128)
    • Under: 5.5 (+105)

Carolina Hurricanes Team Preview

The Carolina Hurricanes are coming off two playoff wins against the Ottawa Senators. In the second game, they won 3-2 with 49 shots on goal. Frederik Andersen made 37 saves, allowing only 2 goals.

During the regular season, the Hurricanes scored 291 goals, ranking 2nd. They also had 2637 shots on goal, placing them 2nd in this category. Their power play was strong with 60 goals, ranked 5th.

In the postseason, Logan Stankoven leads with 2 goals and 1 assist. Taylor Hall and Jackson Blake each have 3 points so far. Frederik Andersen has been solid in goal, with 59 saves in two games and one shutout.

Ottawa Senators Team Preview

The Ottawa Senators ended the regular season strong. They scored 275 goals, which ranked 8th in the league. Their power play was effective, with 63 goals, ranking them 4th.

In the playoffs, the Senators have faced challenges. They lost their first two games against the Carolina Hurricanes. Despite their efforts, they scored only two goals in these games.

Linus Ullmark has been the starting goalie in the playoffs. He made 73 saves over two games but allowed five goals. The team will look to support him better in upcoming games.

BTB Betting Pick

The Carolina Hurricanes are the pick to win against the Ottawa Senators. The Hurricanes have a MoneyLine of +105, while the Senators are at -123. Carolina’s strong postseason start with a 1-0 record and solid regular season stats make them a good choice.

For the over/under, the recommendation is to bet on the over 5.5 goals, which is set at -128. Carolina scored 291 goals in the regular season, ranking 2nd, and Ottawa scored 275, ranking 8th. With both teams having high-scoring abilities, the game could easily exceed 5.5 goals.