The Carolina Hurricanes hold a 1-0 series lead as they host the Ottawa Senators for Game 2 of their NHL Eastern Conference First Round playoff series on Monday, April 21, 2026, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Hurricanes won the series opener 3-2 on Saturday, April 19.
Ottawa coach Travis Green emphasized the need for a stronger start after his team fell behind early in Game 1. "It's playoff hockey, it's exciting," Green said following a morning skate, as reported by the NHL's official website. "We've got to be better. We know that."
The Hurricanes, who finished the regular season with the best record in the Eastern Conference, are looking to defend home ice and take a commanding 2-0 series lead before the series shifts to Ottawa for Games 3 and 4. Key players to watch include Carolina's Sebastian Aho and Ottawa's Tim StΓΌtzle.
Game time is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ESPN in the United States and on Sportsnet and TVA Sports in Canada.
