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The Carolina Hurricanes carry a 2-0 series lead into the Canadian Tire Centre for Game 3 against the Ottawa Senators on Thursday, April 23.
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My Hurricanes vs. Senators predictions and NHL picks are backing Ottawa to respond on home ice in Game 3, fueled by another strong performance from Linus Ullmark.
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UPDATE: Added prediction for who will win.
Hurricanes vs Senators Game 3 prediction
Who will win Hurricanes vs Senators Game 3?
Ottawa Senators: The Senators went 9-1-1 on home ice with an elite 58.1% expected goals percentage at 5-on-5 to close out the regular season. So, with Ullmark playing at an elite level, I like Ottawa pulling out the victory on home ice Thursday.
Hurricanes vs Senators best bet: Linus Ullmark Over 25.5 saves (-130)
Ottawa Senators No. 1 Linus Ullmark has a .917 SV% with 12.34 goals saved above expected across his past 11 starts.
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The Carolina Hurricanes have peppered him with 29.24 shots per 60 minutes, and considering they finished the regular season ranked second in shots per game (31.5) and first in Corsi For percentage at 5-on-5 on the highway, I’m confident Ullmark will see the necessary rubber to clear this number.
It’s also important to highlight Carolina finished second in long-range shots, and it’s also attempted 70.5 shots per 60 at 5-on-5 against the Sens to start the series.
Hurricanes vs Senators Game 3 same-game parlay
The Senators went 9-1-1 on home ice to close out the regular season and allowed the fourth-fewest expected goals per 60 minutes at 5-on-5 for the year, so with Ullmark also in top form, I expect the Sens to lead the way in keeping this total Under the number.
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The final leg of this same-game parlay turns to Ottawa defenseman Thomas Chabot. He’s turned his 12 shot attempts into just two shots through the first two games of the series. Count on a better conversion rate tonight from the blueliner.
Hurricanes vs Senators SGP
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Thomas Chabot Over 1.5 shots
Hurricanes vs Senators Game 3 goal scorer pick
Tim Stutzle (+195)
I think there’s a bit of a disconnect between the underlying numbers for Sens star Tim Stutzle and how dangerous he’s actually been on the ice.
While he’s generated just 0.86 individual expected goals on six shots and four individual high-danger scoring chances during the series, he’s done everything but find the back of the net with multiple missed Grade-A chances in both games.
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Stutzle finally capitalizes with a goal in Game 3.
Hurricanes vs Senators odds for Game 3
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Moneyline: Hurricanes -105 | Senators -115
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Puck Line: Hurricanes +1.5 (-245) | Senators -1.5 (+200)
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Over/Under: Over 5.5 (-125) | Under 5.5 (+105)
Hurricanes vs Senators trend
The Ottawa Senators have won nine of their last 11 games at home (+6.20 Units / 31% ROI). Find more NHL betting trends for Hurricanes vs. Senators.
How to watch Hurricanes vs Senators Game 3
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Location |
Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, ON |
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Date |
Thursday, April 23, 2026 |
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Puck drop |
7:30 p.m. ET |
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TV |
Sportsnet |
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