Senators vs Hurricanes Prediction, Picks & Odds for Saturday's NHL Playoffs Game 1

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here . The Ottawa Senators' torrid pace post-Olympics has set them up for a first-round clash with the Carolina Hurricanes, with Game 1 taking place on Saturday, April 18 at Lenovo Center.

My Senators vs. Hurricanes predictions and NHL picks suggest that, despite the Hurricanes advancing past the first round in five consecutive seasons, fans may be in for a closer series than many anticipate thanks to the exploits of Ottawa players like Dylan Cozens. Senators vs Hurricanes Game 1 prediction Senators vs Hurricanes best bet: Dylan Cozens Over 0.

5 points (+115) Dylan Cozens finished the regular season third in scoring for the Ottawa Senators , registering a point in five of his last six games. He notched a multi-point performance in a 6-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on April 5, and had four points in two games against them this season . Perhaps more importantly, the Yukon native strung together a four-game point streak to help secure a second consecutive postseason berth for the Sens.

Furthermore, his 28 shots in the month of April are nine more than his closest teammates , a testament to his level of confidence right now. Senators vs Hurricanes Game 1 same-game parlay Taylor Hall has been one of Carolina's most productive forwards post-Olympics. The 2010 first-overall pick ranks fourth on the team with 21 points in 23 games since the break, ending the regular season notching eight points across the final six games.