Through 40 minutes in a potential elimination Game 4, the Carolina Hurricanes and Ottawa Senators are tied 1-1 at the Canadian Tire Centre Saturday afternoon.
The Hurricanes lead the Senators 3-0 in the series.
It took until under five minutes remaining in the second period, but the game’s first goal was finally potted thanks to Hurricanes forward Taylor Hall.
Ottawa gained its sixth power play late in the period following Hall’s game-opening goal, however, and was able to respond with a goal from Drake Batherson.
Early in the period, a big hit by Senators defenceman Tyler Kleven caused Hurricanes defender Alexander Nikishin to leave the game. The hit itself was ruled clean, but Hurricanes forward Andrei Svechnikov received a double minor for roughing, while Senators defenceman Jordan Spence received a minor for roughing, resulting in an Ottawa advantage.
Another scrum ensued on the power play, as Ottawa forward Ridley Greig made contact with Carolina goalie Frederik Anderson, causing a penalty.
A third line brawl broke out midway through the period, with the result ending in a Senators 5-on-3, though no goals were scored between these advantages.
The game started all Ottawa, as the Senators amassed three shots within the first 2:20 of the game, while ringing another off the post.
The next five minutes would go in favour of the Hurricanes, however, as they put up four quick shots in response. The most dangerous chance from Carolina’s barrage was from forward Logan Stankoven, who scored the opening goal in the previous three games.
The teams traded two power play opportunities apiece throughout the period, but no goals came from them.
With Jake Sanderson and Artem Zub out, 2024 seventh overall pick Carter Yakemchuk made his playoff debut for Ottawa. In 12:23 time on ice, the 20-year-old registered three shots.
