How to watch Senators vs. Hurricanes: First Round Game 1 TV channel and streaming options for April 18

The Carolina Hurricanes (53-22-7) host the Ottawa Senators (44-27-11) at Lenovo Center on April 18, 2026, starting at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN. The teams meet for Game 1 of the NHL Playoffs First Round.How to watch Ottawa Senators vs. Carolina Hurricanes Venue: Lenovo Center Time: 3 p.m. ET Streaming: Fubo (Stream now) TV: ESPN Watching in person? Get tickets on StubHub. Ottawa vs. Carolina odds Puck Line: Carolina -1.5 (+155), Ottawa +1.5 (-190) Favorite Moneyline: Carolina -150 Underdog Moneyline: Ottawa +125 Total: 6 Total Over Odds: -120 Total Under Odds: +100 Odds provided by BetMGM.Injury reportsHurricanesNone listedSenatorsNick Jensen: Out For Season (Lower Body), Tyler Kleven: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)Advertisement