The Carolina Hurricanes (47-29-5) will face the Ottawa Senators (44-30-7) in Ottawa on Thursday at 7 p.m. EDT. The Senators hold a 26-11-3 home record and have a 44-30-7 overall standing, while the Hurricanes are 16-20-4 on the road and 47-29-5 overall. Carolina aims to break a five-game road losing streak against Ottawa, with the Senators having won the previous matchup 3-0.
Key players to watch include Brady Tkachuk with 29 goals and 24 assists for the Senators, and Seth Jarvis with 32 goals and 35 assists for the Hurricanes. Ottawa has a 24-11-4 record when serving fewer penalty minutes than their opponents. In their last 10 games, the Senators have a 6-2-2 record, while the Hurricanes have a 4-5-1 record.
Both teams report no injuries listed for this upcoming game. The betting line favors the Senators at -121, with the Hurricanes at +101, and the over/under set at 5.5. The Hurricanes will strive to turn the tide on their road performance against the Senators in this crucial matchup.