The Hurricanes Haven't Wiped the Senators Off the Map Yet
Despite the 0-2 deficit, the Senators still have life in this series
ground.newsHere are the latest headlines I can confirm now about Senators and Hurricanes:
- The Hurricanes took a 2-0 lead in their first-round series against the Senators, with a late goal often cited in game summaries from mid-April 2026. This set the tone for the series early, though Ottawa had signs of life in the following games [source coverage from LNH.com and related outlets].[3][4]
- Game 2 extended Carolina’s advantage after a marathon finish, with Jordan Martinook scoring in double overtime to push the Hurricanes to a 3-2 win in the second game, putting Carolina up 2-0 in a best-of-seven series.[3]
- Pre-series previews highlighted a tight matchup with emphasis on special teams and goaltending, noting that Ottawa would need to limit penalties and generate offense against a strong Hurricanes squad.[4]
If you’d like, I can pull more current articles or provide a quick summary of each game’s key players and turning points. I can also compile a short timeline of the series as it stands, with links to the original reports.