{"id":612543,"date":"2026-04-18T14:36:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T14:36:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/612543\/"},"modified":"2026-04-18T14:36:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T14:36:09","slug":"senators-vs-hurricanes-prediction-picks-odds-for-todays-nhl-playoffs-game-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/612543\/","title":{"rendered":"Senators vs Hurricanes Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today’s NHL Playoffs Game 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Luc LeBlanc<\/a>
\n \u2022 Content Editor<\/p>\n

3+ years betting experience<\/p>\n

\n Updated:
\nApr 18, 2026 , 08:09 AM ET<\/p>\n

\u2022 3 min read<\/p>\n

Dylan Cozens will make his impression felt in the Ottawa-Carolina series opener, per our NHL expert.<\/p>\n

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Photo By – Reuters Connect. Ottawa Senators forward Dylan Cozens.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

My Senators vs. Hurricanes predictions and NHL picks<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

Senators vs Hurricanes Game 1 prediction
\nSenators vs Hurricanes best bet: Dylan Cozens Over 0.5 points (+115)<\/p>\n

Dylan Cozens<\/a> finished the regular season third in scoring for the Ottawa Senators<\/a>, registering a point in five of his last six games.<\/p>\n

He notched a multi-point performance in a 6-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes<\/a> on April 5, and had four points in two games against them this season.<\/p>\n

Perhaps more importantly, the Yukon native strung together a four-game point streak to help secure a second consecutive postseason berth for the Sens.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Taylor Hall<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

Both him and Cozens are generously priced at +115 to hit the scoresheet in Raleigh on Saturday.<\/p>\n

The Senators, similarly red-hot since Milan, have failed to cover the spread against the Hurricanes just once in their last five meetings. Heading into Game 1, they’ve covered the spread in six straight and in seven of eight games in April.<\/p>\n

Senators vs Hurricanes SGP<\/p>\n

Dylan Cozens Over 0.5 points
\nTaylor Hall Over 0.5 points
\nSenators +1.5<\/p>\n

Senators vs Hurricanes Game 1 goal scorer pick
\nAndrei Svechnikov (+195)<\/p>\n

Andrei Svechnikov<\/a> has scored in six of his last seven games, hitting his stride at the perfect time.<\/p>\n

The 2018 second-overall pick led the ‘Canes with eight playoff goals last season, and has scored in three straight games against Atlantic Division opponents. He scored against the Senators on April 5.<\/p>\n

Four of his last six goals have come via the power play, which matches up well against the Sens’ abysmal 29th-ranked penalty kill.<\/p>\n

Senators vs Hurricanes odds for Game 1<\/p>\n

Moneyline: Senators +125 | Hurricanes -145
\nPuck Line: Senators +1.5 (-200) | Hurricanes -1.5 (+165)
\nOver\/Under: Over 5.5 (-140) | Under 5.5 (+120)<\/p>\n

Senators vs Hurricanes trend<\/p>\n

This matchup has hit the Over in three of the last four games, with the winner scoring at least four goals in eight of the last nine. Find more NHL betting trends<\/a> for Senators vs. Hurricanes.<\/p>\n

How to watch Senators vs Hurricanes Game 1<\/p>\n

Location
\nLenovo Center, Raleigh, NC<\/p>\n

Date
\nSaturday, April 18, 2026<\/p>\n

Puck drop
\n3:00 p.m. ET<\/p>\n

TV
\nESPN, SN<\/p>\n

Senators vs Hurricanes latest injuries<\/p>\n

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Luc has been passionate about sports since he was a child, playing competitive hockey and staying closely tuned to professional leagues. Today, he brings that same energy to his work as a Content Editor, covering NHL games, player props, and betting trends with a sharp, analytical eye.<\/p>\n

Since 2023, Luc has been writing picks and analysis for various publications, helping readers discover value in several major sports. While hockey is his specialty, he also closely follows tennis, keeping up with both the ATP and WTA Tours.<\/p>\n

A graduate of Saint Mary\u2019s University (BSc, Geography, 2025), Luc approaches sports betting the way he approaches maps and statistics by looking for patterns, trends, and angles that give him an edge. He focuses on research-backed and well-informed picks, spotting correlations, and finding the best opportunities in player props and game markets.<\/p>\n

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