The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs are delivering massive thrills, and the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals are reaching a boiling point. Today, Saturday, April 25, 2026, the puck drops for Game 4, and the Carolina Hurricanes have a chance to complete a devastating sweep over the Ottawa Senators. If you’re a die-hard hockey fan looking to catch every check, shot, and save, here is everything you need to know about the broadcast schedule.
TV Channels, Streaming Options, and Regional Blackouts Explained
Finding the right network to watch playoff hockey can sometimes be as challenging as defending a 5-on-3 power play. Thankfully, national broadcasts make Game 4 easily accessible across North America. The Carolina Hurricanes at Ottawa Senators game starts at 3:00 PM EDT today.
In the United States: The game will be broadcast nationally on TNT. Cord-cutters can stream the game live using the Max app (with the B/R Sports Add-On) or through streaming TV providers like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling TV.
In Canada: Fans can tune into Sportsnet for the English broadcast or TVA Sports for French-language coverage. You can also stream the game live on Sportsnet+.
Regional Blackouts Explained: During the regular season, regional blackouts force local fans to watch games on their specific regional sports networks (RSNs) to protect local broadcasting rights. However, during the Stanley Cup Playoffs, regional blackouts are generally lifted for nationally televised games in the US and Canada. Since this is a national TNT and Sportsnet broadcast, you shouldn’t have to worry about local blackout restrictions interrupting your Saturday afternoon hockey viewing.
Last Game Results, 2026 Playoff Scorers, Injuries & Game 4 Prediction
The Hurricanes come into Game 4 with all the momentum, holding a commanding 3-0 series lead. In Thursday’s Game 3, Carolina edged out Ottawa 2-1. Logan Stankoven opened the scoring with a brilliant one-timer, and Jackson Blake sealed the deal in the second period with a go-ahead goal off a feed from K’Andre Miller. Drake Batherson was the lone goal-scorer for the Senators.
Leading 2026 Playoff Scorers:
- Carolina Hurricanes: The line of Taylor Hall, Logan Stankoven, and Jackson Blake has been downright lethal, combining for 13 points already in this series. Stankoven leads the charge with 3 goals.
- Ottawa Senators: Drake Batherson is the standout for Ottawa, having netted two crucial playoff goals thus far.
Key Injuries: Ottawa suffered a major blow in Game 3 when top defenseman Jake Sanderson left the ice following an illegal check to the head from Taylor Hall. His absence leaves a glaring hole in the Sens’ blue line.
Game Score Prediction & Betting Odds: The betting odds for this matchup currently sit at Carolina -130, with the Over/Under (O/U) set at a standard 5.5 goals. Personally, I am riding with the Hurricanes on the moneyline today. Having watched Frederik Andersen stop 21 of 22 shots on Thursday while the Ottawa power-play went a dismal 0-for-5, I just don’t see the Senators breaking through Carolina’s suffocating penalty kill. My official prediction is a 3-1 Carolina victory, effectively hitting the under on the 5.5 total and sending the Sens to the golf course.
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