Hurricanes Sweep Senators, Lock 8-Year Series Streak Sport By lines April 26, 2026 The Carolina Hurricanes completed a four-game sweep of the Ottawa Senators on April 25. Carolina won the clincher 4-2 at Canadian Tire Centre. The Hurricanes never trailed during the series. How Carolina Joined NHL’s Eight-Year Streak Club The Carolina Hurricanes became the third NHL team to record a series win in eight straight postseasons. The Montreal Canadiens did it twice from 1951-60 and 1984-93. The Philadelphia Flyers reached nine straight from 1973-81. Carolina extended the run with the four-game sweep of Ottawa. Logan Stankoven scored in every game of the series. Stankoven tied a Hurricanes franchise playoff goal-streak record with four goals in four games. Sebastian Aho added two empty-net goals in Game 4. Aho’s goals at 17:38 and 18:45 sealed the 4-2 victory. Taylor Hall contributed one goal and one assist in Game 4. K’Andre Miller’s third-period shot caromed off the boards to set up Stankoven’s go-ahead score at 9:10. Carolina advances to the Eastern Conference second round. Related Sports Coverage Hurricanes Top Senators 2-1, Take 3-0 Series Lead Makar Lifts Avalanche Past Kings 4-2 for 3-0 Lead Gauthier Lifts Ducks Past Oilers 6-4 in Game 2 Source: NHL.com.
