Carolina Hurricanes’ First-Round NHL Playoff Schedule Against Ottawa Released
The Carolina Hurricanes are gearing up for their first-round playoff series against the Ottawa Senators. This showdown marks the Hurricanes’ eighth consecutive playoff appearance, establishing them as a formidable contender in the NHL.
Carolina Hurricanes’ First-Round NHL Playoff Schedule Against Ottawa
Game Schedule
The matchup will take place over several days, with the following schedule:
- Game 1: Ottawa at Carolina, Saturday, April 18, 3 p.m. (ESPN, FanDuel Sports Network, 99.9 The Fan)
- Game 2: Ottawa at Carolina, Monday, April 20, 7:30 p.m. (ESPN2, FanDuel Sports Network, 99.9 The Fan)
- Game 3: Carolina at Ottawa, Thursday, April 23, 7:30 p.m. (TBS, HBO Max, FanDuel Sports Network, 99.9 The Fan)
- Game 4: Carolina at Ottawa, Saturday, April 25, 7:30 p.m. (TBS, HBO Max, FanDuel Sports Network, 99.9 The Fan)
- Game 5: Ottawa at Carolina, Monday, April 27, TBD (FanDuel Sports Network, 99.9 The Fan) – if necessary
- Game 6: Carolina at Ottawa, Thursday, April 30, TBD (FanDuel Sports Network, 99.9 The Fan) – if necessary
- Game 7: Ottawa at Carolina, Saturday, May 2, TBD (FanDuel Sports Network, 99.9 The Fan) – if necessary
Performance Overview
The Hurricanes completed the regular season with a record of 53 wins, 22 losses, and 7 overtime losses, totaling 113 points. This achievement crowned them the top seed in the Eastern Conference for the first time in team history. They are currently enjoying the third-longest active playoff streak in the NHL, having advanced beyond the first round in the past five seasons.
On the other hand, the Ottawa Senators secured the second wildcard position with a total of 99 points. Despite being a wildcard team, they performed notably well post-Olympics, with a record of 16 wins, 5 losses, and 4 overtime losses. Carolina’s head coach Rod Brind’Amour acknowledged the challenge posed by Ottawa, noting the similarities between the two teams’ playing styles.
Fan Information
Fans attending the games at Lenovo Center can expect the following:
- Parking lots will open at noon.
- Doors will open at 1:30 p.m.
As the matchup approaches, the Hurricanes are finalizing their goaltending strategy, with both Fredrik Andersen and Brandon Bussi performing well recently. “You could see both probably,” Brind’Amour commented, indicating a possible dual rotation in goal.
The anticipation for this series is high, with fans eager to see if the Hurricanes can maintain their success in the postseason. The coming weeks will reveal if they can indeed bring home the coveted Stanley Cup.
