The Ottawa Senators visit the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, November 28, 2026, with puck drop scheduled for 7:00 PM ET. The regular-season matchup marks the first time these two teams face each other during the 2026-2027 campaign.
The Hurricanes enter the contest with a 14-3-2 record after winning two straight games. Carolina produced plenty of offense in those recent victories, winning 5-3 at the New York Islanders before defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 9-2 at home. Prior to those two games, the Hurricanes suffered a 4-1 loss at the Nashville Predators following consecutive home victories against the Winnipeg Jets, 7-0, and the Columbus Blue Jackets, 3-2.
Ottawa holds an 11-6-2 record heading into Saturday. The Senators earned at least one point in three straight games, most recently falling 3-2 in overtime at home against the Washington Capitals. Before that overtime defeat, Ottawa beat the Utah Mammoth 4-2 at home and took a 2-1 decision at the Buffalo Sabres. That stretch followed a 6-3 loss at the Anaheim Ducks and a 5-1 victory at the San Jose Sharks.
Both clubs bring recent positive results into this initial season clash. The Hurricanes look to build on their two-game winning streak, while the Senators aim to collect another road victory against a Carolina team that has won four of its past five outings.
