The Hurricanes dominated the Senators 4-1 on January 24, 2026, securing their lead in the Eastern Conference. William Carrier, Seth Jarvis, and Taylor Hall each found the back of the net in the first period, with rookie goalie Brandon Bussi making 35 saves for the win. The game started with a bang as Jalen Chatfield's cross-ice pass set up Mark Jankowski for an odd-man rush, resulting in an easy backhand tap-in by Carrier just four minutes in. Two minutes later, Jarvis showcased his skills with a top-corner snipe from the faceoff circle. Andrei Svechnikov added to the lead in the second period. Tim Stutzle scored for Ottawa, but it was too little too late. Before the game, the Senators honored former coach Jacques Martin for his induction into the Senators’ Ring of Honor. The Hurricanes will host Utah on Thursday night, while the Senators will host Vegas on Sunday. The AP NHL provides further coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/nhl.
