NHL · Season 2025
Martinook scored at 13:53 of 2OT after a missed penalty shot — Hurricanes edge Senators 3:2 to take a 2-0 lead in the East 1st Round.
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Player Ratings
1.0 – 10.0Jordan Martinook
Scored the double-overtime winner at 13:53 of 2OT after missing a penalty shot earlier in the period — a redemption arc punctuated by a wrist shot off the right post.
Frederik Andersen
37 saves through 93 minutes of hockey, including critical stops in the first overtime that kept Carolina alive after the overturned Jankowski goal.
Linus Ullmark
43 saves in a marathon performance — single-handedly held Ottawa in a series they easily could have lost in regulation.
Nikolaj Ehlers
Slot-feed assist on Martinook's winner; carried the Hurricanes attack through the overtime periods.
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Match Analysis
AI SummaryMartinook Sinks Senators in 2OT. Hurricanes Take 2-0 Series Lead
Jordan Martinook scored at 13:53 of the second overtime to give the Carolina Hurricanes a 3-2 win against the Ottawa Senators in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference First Round at Lenovo Center on Monday, sending Carolina to Ottawa with a 2-0 series lead.
Carolina Hurricanes – Ottawa Senators 3:2 (1:0, 1:2, 0:0, 0:0, 1:0)
Goals: 6:31 Stankoven (Hall, PP), 27:50 Aho (Staal), 93:53 Martinook (Ehlers) – 30:47 Batherson (Sanderson), 36:40 Cozens.
Goalies: Andersen (37 saves) – Ullmark (43 saves).
Shots: 46-39 in favour of Carolina.
/series: 2-0 CAR/
Stankoven and Aho Set the Pace
Carolina took the early initiative on a power play at 6:31. Logan Stankoven finished a Taylor Hall feed past Linus Ullmark for a 1-0 lead. Sebastian Aho doubled it at 7:50 of the second period after Jordan Staal won a board battle and fed him in the slot. Through 28 minutes, Carolina looked in control.
Ottawa's Two-Goal Response
Drake Batherson cut the deficit at 10:47 of the second on a Jake Sanderson feed from the blue line. Dylan Cozens tied the game at 16:40 — Ottawa scored two on Andersen in 5:53 of game time and forced overtime tied 2-2. Sanderson logged a game-high 43:06 of ice time across regulation and the extra periods.
The Overturned Goal — and Martinook's Redemption
The first overtime delivered the night's most dramatic swing. With 2:42 left, Mark Jankowski pounced on a rebound and beat Ullmark — but the play was reviewed and overturned for offside zone entry. Martinook was awarded a penalty shot moments later but couldn't beat Ullmark. He took a Nikolaj Ehlers slot pass and beat the screened Ullmark off the right post. "At that point you're trying to put as many pucks on net as you can," Martinook said afterwards.
The Goalie Duel
Frederik Andersen (37 saves) and Linus Ullmark (43 saves) authored one of the night's best individual performances each. Coach Rod Brind'Amour summed it up: "The goalies both played tremendous, kept their teams in the game."
What It Means
The Hurricanes head to Ottawa with a 2-0 series lead and the franchise's record streak of taking 2-0 first-round leads now extending to six straight postseasons. Ottawa lost a game it could have won in regulation and a goal it had earned in OT — but Ullmark's marathon performance shows they can still steal Game 3 at Canadian Tire Centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Carolina Hurricanes vs Ottawa Senators Game 2?
Carolina won 3-2 in double overtime at Lenovo Center on April 20, 2026.
Who scored the overtime winner?
Jordan Martinook scored at 13:53 of the second overtime, assisted by Nikolaj Ehlers.
Why was Mark Jankowski's overtime goal overturned?
Situation Room review determined that the play was offside prior to the goal — Jordan Staal did not have full possession on zone entry.
Who scored for the Hurricanes?
Logan Stankoven (PP, 1st), Sebastian Aho (2nd) and Jordan Martinook (2OT).
Who scored for the Senators?
Drake Batherson and Dylan Cozens both scored in the second period.
What is the series status after Game 2?
Carolina leads the best-of-seven series 2-0; Game 3 shifts to Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa.
Match Summary
Carolina Hurricanes defeated Ottawa Senators 3:2 after ot. The match was played in NHL 2025. Goals were scored by L. Stankoven 6′, S. Aho 7′, D. Batherson 10′, D. Cozens 16′, M. Jankowski 18′. Score by period: P1: 1–0, P2: 1–2, P3: 0–0, OT: 1–0.
Match Context
Stanley Cup Playoffs — Eastern Conference First Round, Game 2
Game 2 of the Eastern Conference First Round at Lenovo Center; Carolina entered with a 1-0 series lead after a Game 1 shutout.
Pre-Match Analysis
Carolina Hurricanes Form
Carolina took Game 1 with a shutout and rode strong special-teams play and Frederik Andersen's goaltending into Game 2.
Ottawa Senators Form
Ottawa carried regular-season momentum but needed a stronger five-on-five effort after losing Game 1 2-0.
Head to Head
Eastern Conference First Round; Carolina led 1-0 entering Game 2.
Match Report
Logan Stankoven opened the scoring on the power play at 6:31 of the first period off a Taylor Hall feed. Sebastian Aho doubled Carolina's lead at 7:50 of the second from Jordan Staal. Ottawa responded through Drake Batherson at 10:47 and Dylan Cozens at 16:40 to take the game into overtime tied 2-2. After a scoreless first OT, Carolina thought it had won when Mark Jankowski beat Ullmark with 2:42 left, but the goal was overturned for offside via Situation Room review. Jordan Martinook then missed a penalty shot in OT before finally ending the marathon at 13:53 of the second overtime, taking a Nikolaj Ehlers feed in the slot and beating Ullmark off the right post.
Turning Point
Mark Jankowski's overturned goal at 17:18 of the first overtime. The review for an offside zone entry preserved Ottawa's chance — but Martinook redeemed himself moments later by failing to convert his penalty shot, then scoring the eventual winner in 2OT.
Carolina takes a 2-0 series lead heading to Ottawa for Games 3 and 4. The Hurricanes are the first NHL team in history to grab a 2-0 lead in their first best-of-7 series in six straight postseasons.
Carolina Hurricanes vs Ottawa Senators Head to Head Results
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