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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Ottawa Senators vs Carolina Hurricanes predictions for NHL Monday.
The Carolina Hurricanes will square off with the Ottawa Senators in the 2026 NHL Playoffs at Lenovo Center on Monday, starting at 7:30 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model predicts the Hurricanes as the most likely winner of the Senators vs. Hurricanes game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Monday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Senators vs. Canes prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Monday's NHL Playoffs game between the Senators and Hurricanes, forming part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Hurricanes a 57% chance of beating the Senators.
According to our model, the Senators (+1.5) have a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 56% chance of going over.
Senators vs. Hurricanes odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Senators | Hurricanes |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-200) | -1.5 (+185) |
| Moneyline | +125 | -135 |
| Total | o5.5 (-110) | u5.5 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Senators vs. Hurricanes picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Hurricanes -1.5 | +185 |
| Moneyline | Hurricanes | -135 |
| Total | Over 5.5 | -110 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 5.5 total goals.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Senators vs. Hurricanes player props
Who will score a goal in Senators vs. Hurricanes?
According to our model, Drake Batherson is most likely to score an anytime goal in Senators vs. Hurricanes.
Our projections give Batherson a 29.8% chance of scoring a goal at Lenovo Center, while the star is a 5.9% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Ottawa Senators
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Drake Batherson | 29.8% |
| Brady Tkachuk | 27.7% |
| Tim Stutzle | 26.4% |
| Dylan Cozens | 23.6% |
| Shane Pinto | 23.3% |
Carolina Hurricanes
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nikolaj Ehlers | 28.6% |
| Logan Stankoven | 27.3% |
| Seth Jarvis | 25.9% |
| Sebastian Aho | 24.9% |
| Andrei Svechnikov | 23.9% |
First goal scorer predictions
Ottawa Senators
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Drake Batherson | 5.9% |
| Brady Tkachuk | 5.7% |
| Tim Stutzle | 5.1% |
| Dylan Cozens | 4.1% |
| Shane Pinto | 4.1% |
Carolina Hurricanes
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nikolaj Ehlers | 5.4% |
| Logan Stankoven | 4.8% |
| Seth Jarvis | 4.8% |
| Sebastian Aho | 4.6% |
| Taylor Hall | 4.2% |
Senators vs. Canes game-day updates and essential details
Monday's game between the Hurricanes and Senators in the Stanley Cup Playoffs is scheduled to commence at 7:30 PM ET.
- Who: Ottawa Senators vs. Carolina Hurricanes
- Date: Monday, April 20, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM ET/4:30PM PT
- Venue: Lenovo Center
The Stanley Cup Playoffs (aka NHL Playoffs) is an elimination tournament in the NHL to determine the winner of the Stanley Cup.
Sixteen teams, including the Senators and Hurricanes, made the NHL Playoffs 2026, which includes four rounds: the First Round, Second Round, Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Finals.
Each round is played as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins progressing to the next round until a champion is crowned.
Conclusion
We predict the Hurricanes, with a 57% win probability, will likely beat the Senators in Monday's NHL matchup.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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