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Ottawa Senators In a Desperate Situation Going Into Game 4 Against Carolina Hurricanes

The Carolina Hurricanes, the No. 2 seed going into the playoffs, are up 3-0 against the Ottawa Senators going into Game 4. Ottawa will be at home for Game 4 and will need to carry the energy of an enthusiastic home crowd as well as improve on a few fronts to avoid elimination from the playoffs.

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Jake Sanderson Out for Game 4 as Senators Face Elimination

The Ottawa Senators have been dealt a significant blow in their playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes. After defenseman Jake Sanderson took a hit to the head and also blocked a shot with his hand, he was officially ruled out of Game 4 with a concussion, according to head coach Travis Green.

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Sens D Jake Sanderson (concussion) to miss Game 4

Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson will miss Saturday's potential playoff elimination game against the visiting Carolina Hurricanes due to a concussion.

Jake Sanderson News / Daily Faceoff / April 24

Senators’ Jake Sanderson out for Game 4 with concussion

The Ottawa Senators will be without two of their top blueliners for what might be the final game of their season. On Friday, head coach Travis Green revealed that defensemen Jake Sanderson and Artem Zub will not be in the lineup for Game 4 of the team’s Metropolitan Division Semifinal against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / April 24

Ottawa Senators’ power play has been their downfall

The Ottawa Senators lost 2-1 to the Carolina Hurricanes Thursday night and now find themselves down 3-0 in their first-round series. It was the power play where the Sens struggled most, going 0-for-5 and generating just four shots on goal.

Brady Tkachuk News / Athlon Sports / April 24

Senators' Brady Tkachuk Sends 'Frustrating' Message After Game 3 Loss

The Ottawa Senators find themselves on the brink of elimination after a 2-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 24

Why Hurricanes’ Hall won’t be suspended for hit on Senators’ Sanderson

The Ottawa Senators are angry. Not only do they trail the Carolina Hurricanes 3-0 in their first-round Stanley Cup playoff matchup, but they may have to soldier on without their best all-around defenseman and perhaps player, Jake Sanderson.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 24

Senators’ Travis Green goes scorched earth on refs after scary Jake Sanderson hit

The Ottawa Senators lost Game 3 to the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday. And unfortunately, they may be without defenseman Jake Sanderson for the upcoming win-or-go-home Game 4.

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Sens furious at Hall, refs after 'blatant' headshot

Senators coach Travis Green called out Taylor Hall for what he thought was a "blatant" hit to Jake Sanderson's head and said it was "ridiculous" that officials didn't review the play.

Thomas Chabot News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 23

Senators’ Thomas Chabot’s 5-word power play message after Hurricanes loss

The Ottawa Senators fell to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 on Thursday night. The Senators now have their backs firmly up against the wall. Ottawa is down 3-0 in the series, and they are on the brink of elimination.

NHL News / Silver Seven / April 23

Senators Lose 2 to 1, Fall to 0-3 Against Hurricanes

The Ottawa Senators and Carolina Hurricanes came out flying and laying the body early, with Tyler Kleven and Brady Tkachuk delivering big hits to get the crowd going.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 23

Senators’ Jake Sanderson Leaves Game With Injury

As the Ottawa Senators cling to their season in Game 3 of Round One against the Carolina Hurricanes, the team may have lost its top defenseman for the foreseeable future.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 23

Senators getting 2nd-round pick back in lineup for Game 3 vs. Hurricanes

The Stanley Cup Playoffs series between the Senators and Hurricanes heads to Ottawa for Game 3. The Senators are down 0-2 after a double overtime loss in Game 2.

Tyler Kleven News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 23

Senators’ Tyler Kleven Returning For Game 3

Senators defenseman Tyler Kleven will make his 2026 playoff debut in Game 3 of their first-round series against the Hurricanes tonight, he told reporters at Thursday’s morning skate (including Joshua Clipperton of The Canadian Press).

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / April 23

Down 2-0, the Senators’ Offensive Game Plan Has Not Worked

Despite a better performance from the Ottawa Senators in Game 2 Monday night, they could not bury the winner beyond 60 minutes. The Carolina Hurricanes did with Jordan Martinook ripping it upstairs deep into double overtime to seal a 3-2 win and a 2-0 series lead for his squad.

Ottawa Senators News / Field Level Media / April 22

Desperate Senators hope to capitalize on chances in Game 3

The math is very simple for the Ottawa Senators as they prepare to host the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series on Thursday night.

Brady Tkachuk News / The Hockey Writers / April 22

Senators Series Deficit is on Brady Tkachuk

Despite some incredible performances from Linus Ullmark, Drake Batherson, Dylan Cozens, and others, the Ottawa Senators will return home with a 2-0 series deficit to the Carolina Hurricanes.

Artem Zub News / The Hockey Writers / April 22

Senators News & Rumors: Zub, Heartbreaking Game 2 Loss & More

The Ottawa Senators are heading back home with their back against the wall. The first two games of their first-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes have been nothing short of entertaining.

NHL News / Professor Press Box / April 21

How Can the Senators Take Game 3 from the Hurricanes?

Game 1 was a Carolina Hurricanes shutout over the Ottawa Senators. Game 2 was a disheartening loss for the Senators in double-OT. The Senators hit posts, and Ullmark stole the show, but Ottawa lost.

Lucas Beckman News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 21

Senators Sign Lucas Beckman To Entry-Level Contract

The Ottawa Senators have signed 2025 fourth-round pick Lucas Beckman to a three-year, entry-level contract set to begin in the 2026-27 season. Beckman is currently playing in the QMJHL Playoffs with the Chicoutimi Sagueneens.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 21

Hurricanes put Senators on the ropes with double OT Game 2 win

The Carolina Hurricanes dealt the Ottawa Senators a possibly devastating blow in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference first-round series, the first instant classic of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / April 19

Brady Tkachuk sent the wrong message to open playoffs for Senators

Brady Tkachuk tried to deliver a message at the start of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs for the Ottawa Senators. It failed spectacularly as the Senators dropped Game 1 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series, 2-0, against the Carolina Hurricanes.

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Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / April 17

Ottawa’s Breakout Stretch Changes Their Playoff Chances

The Ottawa Senators’ season was a wild ride, and they made it even more exciting. After a shaky start, they flipped a switch on Jan. 12 and never really looked back.