Hurricanes Game 77: Lines, Notes, Goalies, and How to Watch vs. Senators

Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images The Carolina Hurricanes will face the Ottawa Senators in the Canadian Tire Centre just 22 hours after the puck dropped in Lenovo Center for an Easter Sunday matchup. Carolina was the first team in the Eastern Conference to clinch a playoff spot, while the Senators hang onto the bottom wild card. The game is scheduled for 5:00 PM EDT.

In the Hurricanes’ last game, they exhibited strong play and a physical edge as they overcame a hungry New York Islanders team 4-3. The Islanders, who remain third in the Metropolitan Division, are only one point ahead of the Columbus Blue Jackets and Philadelphia Flyers. In the game, Seth Jarvis unloaded a three-point game, including two goals and a shorthanded assist, and nearly topped it off with a hat-trick during the empty net situation, though the puck failed to find the net on both of his attempts.

Additionally, Sebastian Aho’s shorthanded goal gave the Hurricanes sole possession of the most shorthanded goals leaguewide, surpassing the Calgary Flames with their 12th. Meanwhile, Brandon Bussi stood strong in net, despite the extended periods of time between shots. The Hurricanes managed the puck exceptionally well, making 81 shot attempts (40 shots on goal) while only allowing 32 (15 shots on goal).

After the game, head coach Rod Brind’Amour complimented his group for their strong effort. “The last minute got a little hairy, but overall, I just can’t say enough,” he told the media . “That was pretty impressive considering what’s at stake.