OTTAWA — Entering their first-round playoff collection, the Carolina Hurricanes and Ottawa Senators had each earned reputations for irritating opponents by limiting their greatest offensive gamers. And whereas Carolina holds a commanding 3-0 collection lead after a 2-1 victory in Game 3 on Thursday night time, the matchup has lived as much as its billing…
Greg WyshynskiApr 24, 2026, 02:17 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL author. Multiple Authors Carolina Hurricanes ahead Taylor Hall he won’t obtain any supplemental discipline from the NHL for his hit on Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sandersonwho will miss Game 4 with a concussion. The Hurricanes are going for a first-round sweep…
Mar 18, 2026, 12:43 PM ET Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby will return to the lineup in opposition to the Carolina Hurricanes after sitting out since his Olympics-ending lower-body injury. Penguins coach Dan Muse advised reporters Wednesday morning that Crosby was prepared to play, with the Pittsburgh captain addressing his return as nicely. “Just happy…
