Canadiens vs Hurricanes Prediction 3/29/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Canadiens vs Hurricanes prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, March 29th at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview

The Montreal Canadiens are 41-21-10 this year after they defeated the Predators by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Montreal scored the first four goals of the game, but they allowed a goal with about three minutes left to ruin the shutout. The Canadiens out shot Nashville by a total of 32-24, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Montreal got goals from Caufield, Demidov, Kapanen, and Newhook, while Fowler stopped 23 out of 24 shots, which was a .958 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Montreal defeated the Blue Jackets by a score of 2-1 and the Hurricanes by a score of 5-2. The Canadiens have won four games in a row and they are currently third in the Atlantic standings with 92 points. Montreal has scored 3.51 goals per game and they have allowed 3.18 goals against per game, while also going 24.8% on the power play and 76.4% on the penalty kill this season. Nick Suzuki has led Montreal with 24 goals and 62 assists, while Lane Hutson has added 11 goals and 59 assists. The projected starting goalie for Montreal is Jakub Dobes, who is 24-8-4 with a 2.83 goals against average and an .898 save percentage this year. 

Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview

The Carolina Hurricanes are 46-20-6 this season after they defeated the Devils by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Carolina trailed 1-0 after the first period, but they scored the next five goals to get the win. The Hurricanes out shot NJ by a total of 34-19, won 48.0% of the face-offs, and went 1-1 on the power play in the game. Carolina got goals from Blake, Ehlers, Jarvis, Staal, and Gostisbehere, while Bussi stopped 17 out of 19 shots, which was an .895 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Carolina lost to the Canadiens by a score of 5-2, but did beat the Penguins by a score of 5-1 before that. The Hurricanes have won four of their last five games and they are currently first in the Metro standings with 98 points. Carolina has scored 3.48 goals per game and they have allowed 2.93 goals against per game, while also going 23.3% on the power play and 80.1% on the penalty kill this season. Sebastian Aho has led Carolina with 25 goals and 47 assists, while Andrei Svechnikov has added 25 goals and 36 assists. The projected starting goalie for Carolina is Frederik Andersen, who is 13-12-5 with a 3.15 goals against average and an .871 save percentage this season. 

Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win

• The Hurricanes have won each of their last eight home games against the Canadiens following a win.
• The Canadiens have lost 12 of their last 13 night games at Lenovo Center.
• The Hurricanes have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games against the Canadiens at Lenovo Center.
• The Canadiens have lost the third period in each of their last seven night games at Lenovo Center when trailing after the second period.

Why the Montreal Canadiens will win

• The Canadiens have won each of their last four games as underdogs.
• The Hurricanes have lost four of their last five night games following a win.
• The Canadiens have covered the puck line in each of their last 17 games as road underdogs.
• The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven games as home favorites on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Canadiens have won the second period in each of their last seven games as underdogs when trailing after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Hurricanes’ last eight games at Lenovo Center against opponents on a winning streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Canadiens’ last five games as underdogs following a road win have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last eight games at Lenovo Center.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Hurricanes’ last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents.

Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts

• Seth Jarvis has recorded at least one assist in each of the Hurricanes’ last four games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• Andrei Svechnikov has scored the last goal in three of the Hurricanes’ last four games against the Canadiens at Lenovo Center.
• Andrei Svechnikov has scored at least one goal in each of the Hurricanes’ last four games against the Canadiens at Lenovo Center.

Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts

• Nick Suzuki has recorded at least one assist in each of the Canadiens’ last six road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• Juraj Slafkovsky has scored the first goal in each of the Canadiens’ last three road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• Nick Suzuki has scored at least one goal in each of the Canadiens’ last four games against opponents who are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back.

Canadiens vs Hurricanes Prediction 

Montreal comes into this matchup clinging to the third spot in the Atlantic and they have won four games in a row, but they will be on the road here. The Canadiens are 19-8-8 on the road this year, while the Hurricanes are 26-9-2 at home. Carolina has won four of their last five games and they have scored four goals or more in all four wins. Both teams are playing very well right now and both are on a back to back, but I will side with Montreal and the plus money, as I don’t love the backup goalie situation for Carolina.

David Racey's Pick: Canadiens ML