How to live stream Hurricanes vs Senators: NHL Playoffs, TV channel

The Carolina Hurricanes head to Ottawa for Game 3, holding a 2–0 series lead, putting pressure on the Senators in a pivotal playoff matchup.

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How to Watch Hurricanes vs Senators

• When: Thursday, April 23, 2026
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• TV Channel: TBS
• Live Stream: DIRECTV (try for free)

Carolina has taken early control of the series, winning Game 1 (2–0) and Game 2 (3–2 in double overtime) to grab a 2–0 advantage heading into Thursday.

The Game 2 win was especially dramatic, with Jordan Martinook scoring the overtime winner after a tightly contested battle in which both teams generated chances but relied heavily on goaltending. During the regular season, the Hurricanes were one of the NHL’s top teams at 53–22–7, while Ottawa finished 44–27–11, showing a clear gap in overall consistency despite the Senators’ strong late-season push.

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The matchup has largely played out as expected stylistically: Carolina controlling possession and shot volume, while Ottawa looks to capitalize on key chances and physical play. Statistically, the Hurricanes hold edges in areas like scoring (3.55 goals per game) and shot generation, while both teams have similar special teams efficiency, around 24% on the power play. Goaltending has also been a major factor; Frederik Andersen posted a shutout in Game 1, while has kept Ottawa competitive with high save totals despite the losses.