Senators vs Hurricanes Picks and Prediction – 12/14/2024

The Ottawa Senators look for a second straight victory on Friday when visiting the Carolina Hurricanes. Ottawa is 13-13-2 with 28 points and fifth in the Atlantic division, 10 points behind first place. Ottawa defeated the Anaheim Ducks 5-1 Wednesday night with Drake Batherson scoring a hat trick and adding one assist. The Senators have won three of the last four. Keep up to date with all the NHL action, with our expert NHL picks.

Brady Tkachuk is the leading goal scorer for Ottawa with 14 while Tim Stutzle is the leader in assists with 26 and points with 36. In goal, Linus Ullmark is 8-7-2 with a goals-against average of 2.70 and a save percentage of .903. Ottawa has a goals-for average of 3.11 and a goals-against average of 3.07. Ottawa's power play is 4th in the NHL and its penalty kill is 24th.

The Carolina Hurricanes look for a second consecutive victory on Friday when hosting the Ottawa Senators. Carolina is 18-9-1 with 37 points and third in the Metropolitan Division, three points behind the first-place Washington Capitals. Carolina defeated the San Jose Sharks 3-2 on Tuesday night. Jalen Chatfield scored a goal into the third period to give the Hurricanes the victory.

Martin Necas is the leader in goals with 14, assists with 29, and points with 43. In goal, Pyotr Kochetkov is 12-4-0 with a goals-against average of 2.64 and a save percentage of .894. Carolina has a goals-for average of 3.71 and a goals-against average of 2.93. Carolina's power play and penalty kill are both third in the NHL. Carolina has used four goalies this season due to several injuries.

Carolina will pick up a victory at home on Friday when hosting Ottawa and will cover the puckline (-1.5). Carolina is a heavy favorite at home on Wednesday and the puckline is a better choice in this matchup. Carolina has won 10 of its last 12 on its home ice versus Ottawa and the Hurricanes have won 11 of the last 13 overall at home. Final Score Prediction Carolina Hurricanes win and cover 4-1.