Carolina Hurricanes down the Ottawa Senators to complete four-game sweep in the first round of the NHL Playoffs.
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Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Fans wave the Canadian flag in the stands prior to first period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Ottawa Senators fans cheer at the start of first period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action against Carolina Hurricanes, in Ottawa, on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Carolina Hurricanes' Jordan Martinook (48) puts his stick over the shoulder of Ottawa Senators' Dennis Gilbert (6) as he tries to take the puck, during first period NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa, on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Ottawa Senators' Jordan Spence (10) goes down to block a shot in front of Carolina Hurricanes' Jordan Staal (11) as Senators' Dylan Cozens (24) defends against Hurricanes' William Carrier (28) during first period NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa, on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark (35) looks for the puck under the skate of Nikolas Matinpalo (33) as he defends against Carolina Hurricanes' Seth Jarvis (24) during first period NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa, on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Ottawa Senators right wing Claude Giroux (28) gets checked into the boards by Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) during first period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Ottawa Senators centre Nick Cousins (21) squeezes between Carolina Hurricanes defenceman Alexander Nikishin (21) and teammate Frederik Andersen (31) during first period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) looks on as the puck bounces away from the net after hitting the crossbar as Ottawa Senators centre Lars Eller (89) looks for the rebound during first period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action, in Ottawa on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs A young Ottawa Senators fan holds a motivational sign during first period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action against Carolina Hurricanes, in Ottawa on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Carolina Hurricanes left wing Taylor Hall (71) reaches for the puck as Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark (35) looks on during first period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark (35) looks on as Carolina Hurricanes left wing Taylor Hall (71) reaches for the puck as it bounces around the ice during first period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Carolina Hurricanes defenceman Jalen Chatfield (5) falls on Ottawa Senators left wing Fabian Zetterlund (20) as he reaches for the puck during first period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Carolina Hurricanes defenceman Alexander Nikishin (21) is helped off the ice by teammates Seth Jarvis (24) and Shayne Gostisbehere (4) after being checked by Ottawa Senators defenceman Tyler Kleven (43) during second period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Carolina Hurricanes defenceman Alexander Nikishin (21) is helped off the ice by teammates Seth Jarvis (24) and Shayne Gostisbehere (4) after being checked by Ottawa Senators defenceman Tyler Kleven (43) during second period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Fans cheer on the Ottawa Senators during second period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action against the Carolina Hurricanes, in Ottawa on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Ottawa Senators centre Ridly Greig (71) hits Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) into his net during second period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Tempers flare around the net after Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) was hit into his net by Ottawa Senators centre Ridly Greig (71) during second period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Carolina Hurricanes right wing Jackson Blake (53) pressures Ottawa Senators centre Tim Stutzle (18) as he gets stopped by goalie Frederik Andersen (31) during second period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) makes a save on Ottawa Senators' Tim Stutzle (18), as Jackson Blake (53) defends, during second period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa, on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk (7) hits Carolina Hurricanes left wing Taylor Hall (71) during second period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk (7) and Carolina Hurricanes defenceman K'andre Miller (19) fight as tempers flare during second period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Ottawa Senators winger Brady Tkachuk's lip bleeds as he is escorted by officials after fighting with Carolina Hurricanes' K'andre Miller, not shown, during second period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa, on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) makes a save on a rebound attempt by Ottawa Senators' Claude Giroux (28), during second period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa, on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Carolina Hurricanes left wing Eric Robinson (50) and Ottawa Senators centre Dylan Cozens (24) fight during second period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Ottawa Senators centre Tim Stutzle (18) hits Carolina Hurricanes centre Sebastian Aho (20) into the boards during second period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) makes a save on a shot from Ottawa Senators centre Shane Pinto (12) during second period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Carolina Hurricanes left wing Taylor Hall (71) celebrates scoring a goal against the Ottawa Senators with teammate Eric Robinson (50) during second period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Carolina Hurricanes left wing Taylor Hall (71) celebrates scoring a goal against the Ottawa Senators with teammates K'andre Miller (19) Eric Robinson (50) during second period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Carolina Hurricanes' Taylor Hall (71) celebrates his goal against the Ottawa Senators during second period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa, on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Ottawa Senators right wing Drake Batherson (19) gets the puck into the net past Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) during second period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Ottawa Senators right wing Drake Batherson (19) gets the puck into the net past Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) during second period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Ottawa Senators right wing Drake Batherson (19) celebrates his goal with teammate Shane Pinto (12) as Carolina Hurricanes defenceman Jalen Chatfield (5) skates away during second period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Ottawa Senators right wing Drake Batherson (19) celebrates his goal with teammates Shane Pinto (12) and Ottawa Senators centre Tim Stutzle (18) during second period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action against Carolina Hurricanes, in Ottawa on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Ottawa Senators' Drake Batherson (19) scores on Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) during second period first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa, on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Ottawa Senators' Drake Batherson (19) celebrates his goal on Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) as Jaccob Slavin (74) skates away, during second period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa, on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Carolina Hurricanes left wing Nicolas Deslauriers (44) hits Ottawa Senators centre Lars Eller (89) into the bench during third period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Carolina Hurricanes left wing Eric Robinson (50) moves the puck past Ottawa Senators defenceman Jordan Spence (10) during third period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Ottawa Senators' Tyler Kleven (43) puts his arm over the head of Carolina Hurricanes' Andrei Svechnikov (37), leading to a holding penalty, during third period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa, on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Carolina Hurricanes centre Logan Stankoven, not shown, scores on Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark (35) during third period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Carolina Hurricanes centre Logan Stankoven (22) celebrates his goal on Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark (35) during third period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Carolina Hurricanes centre Logan Stankoven (22) celebrates his goal against the Ottawa Senators with teammates during third period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Carolina Hurricanes' Logan Stankoven (22) celebrates scoring on Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark (35) during third period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa, on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Ottawa Senators right wing Drake Batherson (19) fails to get the puck past Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) during third period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Carolina Hurricanes defenceman Sean Walker (26) hits Ottawa Senators centre Tim Stutzle (18) into the boards during third period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Ottawa Senators right wing Drake Batherson (19) fails to stop Carolina Hurricanes centre Sebastian Aho (20) making a pass during third period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Carolina Hurricanes' Sebastian Aho (20) takes a shot to score on the empty net as Ottawa Senators' Drake Batherson (19) tries to defend, during third period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa, on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Carolina Hurricanes' Sebastian Aho (20) celebrates scoring on the Ottawa Senators empty net, during third period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa, on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Ottawa Senators' Brady Tkachuk (7) takes puts his head down after the team was eliminated by the Carolina Hurricanes at the end of third period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa, on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Ottawa Senators' Tim Stutzle (18) puts his head down after the team was eliminated by the Carolina Hurricanes after third period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa, on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Ottawa Senators' Brady Tkachuk (7) takes a knee after his team was eliminated by the Carolina Hurricanes at the end of third period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa, on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Ottawa Senators' Brady Tkachuk (7) embraces goaltender Linus Ullmark (35) after their team was eliminated by the Carolina Hurricanes at the end of third period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa, on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Carolina Hurricanes players celebrate their win over the Ottawa Senators following third period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green, right, walks past teammates following their loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in third period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk (7) talks to teammate Linus Ullmark (35) as Claude Giroux (28) skates off in reaction to their loss following third period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green, left to right, winger Brady Tkachuk (7), goalie Linus Ullmark (35) and assistant coach Mike Yeo during third period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green, left to right, winger Brady Tkachuk (7) and assistant coach Mike Yeo during third period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk (7), teammate Linus Ullmark (35), Carolina Hurricanes centre Jordan Staal (11) and teammate Sebastian Aho (20) shake hands in line following third period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Ottawa Senators' Brady Tkachuk (7) looks on after the team was eliminated by the Carolina Hurricanes after third period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa, on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Ottawa Senators' Brady Tkachuk (7) shakes hands with Carolina Hurricanes' Jordan Staal (11) during third period of first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa, on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Ottawa Senators swept out of Stanley Cup playoffs Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark (35) embraces Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) following their first round Game 4 NHL playoff hockey game in Ottawa on Saturday, April 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick