Senators vs Hurricanes Prediction, Picks & Odds for NHL Playoffs Game 2

Neil Parker - Analyst at Covers.com
Neil Parker • Betting Analyst 16+ years betting experience
Updated: Apr 20, 2026 , 12:23 PM ET • 3 min read

Parker's prediction: Andersen shuts the door on Sens again.

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The Ottawa Senators will look to even their opening-round series with the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 2 at Lenovo Center on Monday, April 20.

My top Senators vs. Hurricanes predictions and NHL picks are calling for Carolina to squeak out another win while Frederik Andersen turns in another solid showing in the crease.

Senators vs Hurricanes Game 2 prediction

Senators vs Hurricanes best bet: Frederik Andersen Over 21.5 saves (-130)

The Ottawa Senators aren’t going to be held to just nine shots through two periods again this series. Even with the horrible start, the Sens peppered Carolina Hurricanes veteran Frederik Andersen with 13 shots in the third period to finish with 22 total.

Carolina is the best there is at limiting shots, but Ottawa finished ninth in shots per game (28.9) while ranking third in Corsi for percentage at 5-on-5.

I’m anticipating an early push from the Sens in Game 2, with added emphasis on putting pucks on net and testing Andersen after the slow start in Game 1.

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Senators vs Hurricanes Game 2 same-game parlay

The Hurricanes have loaded up their top line with Sebastian Aho centering Andrei Svechnikov and Seth Jarvis, and the trio won the expected goals battle at 5-on-5 during the series opener with a 72.9% mark. 

Svechnikov was particularly dangerous with six shots on 10 attempts, and Aho was on the ice for 1.98 expected goals after putting up a high-end 3.1 points per 60 minutes during the regular season.

Senators vs Hurricanes SGP

  • Hurricanes moneyline
  • Sebastain Aho Over 0.5 points
  • Andrei Svechnikov Over 2.5 shots

Senators vs Hurricanes Game 2 goal scorer pick

Andrei Svechnikov (+165)

As noted, Svechnikov was a force in the opener and finished with a game-high 1.54 individual expected goals.

With the Carolina top line piling up chances at 5-on-5, and Svechnikov a primary shooter on the No. 1 power-play unit, the underrated Russian should have plenty of quality chances again tonight with Ottawa taking the eighth-most minor penalties at 5-on-5 during the regular season, and five more during Game 1.

Senators vs Hurricanes odds for Game 2

  • Moneyline: Senators +125 | Hurricanes -145
  • Puck Line: Senators +1.5 (-200) | Hurricanes -1.5 (-165)
  • Over/Under: Over 5.5 (-125) | Under 5.5 (+105)

Senators vs Hurricanes trend

The Hurricanes have won 17 of their last 20 home games (+9.70 Units / 25% ROI). Find more NHL betting trends for Senators vs. Hurricanes.

How to watch Senators vs Hurricanes Game 2

Location Lenovo Center, Raleigh, NC
Date Monday, April 20, 2026
Puck drop 7:30 p.m. ET
TV FDSN-SO, CBC

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