Playoff Sweep
The Carolina Hurricanes advanced to the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs by sweeping the Ottawa Senators 4-0, clinching the series with a 4-2 victory in Game 4 on Saturday night at Canadian Tire Centre. Logan Stankoven scored in all four games, including the game-winning goal, while Frederik Andersen posted a 1.10 goals-against average. Taylor Hall led the offense with two goals and five assists over the series.