Carolina Hurricanes (43-24-4) vs Montreal Canadiens (33-29-9)
Game Info: Friday, March 28, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Lenovo Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: Carolina Hurricanes -298 / Montreal Canadiens +240 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Canadiens vs Hurricanes prediction for this NHL game on Friday, March 28th, 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 33-29-9 this year after they lost to Philadelphia by a score of 6-4 in their last game. Montreal trailed 3-1 after the second period, and they allowed three more goals in the third for the bad loss. The Canadiens recorded 30 shots on goal, won 49.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Montreal got goals from Caufield, Dvorak, Laine, and Newhook, while Dobes stopped 24 out of 30 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Canadiens lost to the Blues by a score of 6-1 and the Avalanche by a score of 5-4. Montreal has lost four games in a row, and they are currently fifth in the Atlantic standings with 75 points. Montreal has scored 2.99 goals per game, and they have allowed 3.30 goals against per game, while also going 21.3% on the power play and 80.5% on the penalty kill this season. Nick Suzuki has led Montreal with 22 goals, 51 assists, and 146 shots on goal, while Cole Caufield has added 33 goals, 29 assists, and 210 shots on goal. Sam Montembeault is 25-22-6 with a 2.93 goals against average and an .898 save percentage this year. The Canadiens will meet the Panthers after this game.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes are 43-24-4 this season after they lost to Nashville by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Carolina cut the deficit to 2-1 in the second period but couldn’t find any goals in the third in the loss. The Hurricanes outshot Nashville by a total of 35-16, won 56.6% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Carolina got their lone goal from Hall, while Kochetkov stopped 13 out of 16 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Hurricanes defeated the Ducks by a score of 5-2 but did lose to the Kings by a score of 7-2. Carolina has won nine of their last eleven games, and they are currently second in the Metro standings with 90 points. Carolina has scored 3.21 goals per game, and they have allowed 2.66 goals against per game, while also going 18.1% on the power play and 84.6% on the penalty kill this season. Sebastian Aho has led Carolina with 26 goals, 39 assists, and 181 shots on goal, while Seth Jarvis has added 27 goals, 27 assists, and 169 shots on goal. Frederik Andersen is 11-5-0 with a 2.07 goals against average and a .918 save percentage this year.
Why the Hurricanes will beat the Canadiens
- The Canadiens have lost each of their last 11 night games at Lenovo Center.
- The Hurricanes have won each of their last 10 home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The favorites have covered the puck line in each of the last six games between the Canadiens and Hurricanes at Lenovo Center.
- The Canadiens have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games at Lenovo Center following a road loss.
- The Hurricanes have won the second period in each of their last seven games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Eight of the Canadiens’ last nine games as road underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Eight of the Hurricanes’ last nine games as favorites against opponents on a losing streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last six games at Lenovo Center.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last six home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts
- Andrei Svechnikov has scored the last goal in three of the Hurricanes’ last four games against the Canadiens at Lenovo Center.
- Seth Jarvis has scored at least one goal in six of the Hurricanes’ last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents at Lenovo Center.
- Sebastian Aho has recorded at least one assist in each of the Hurricanes’ last five games against the Canadiens at Lenovo Center.
- Seth Jarvis has recorded at least one point in each of the Hurricanes’ last eight home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts
- Patrik Laine has scored a goal in three of the Canadiens’ last four road games.
- Nick Suzuki has recorded at least one assist in each of the Canadiens’ last four road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Patrik Laine has recorded at least one point in each of his last six road appearances against Eastern Conference opponents.
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Canadiens vs Hurricanes Prediction
Carolina comes into this matchup firmly cemented in the second spot in the Metro standings, and they will be at home for this game. The Hurricanes are 27-8-1 at home this year, while the Canadiens are right around .500 on the road. Montreal has had some recent struggles, and they will be on a back-to-back, but they should have their starting goalie for this one. Carolina is one of the best teams in the NHL, and they are absolutely elite on home ice, while Montreal has had some defensive issues and is really hurting right now. Take the Hurricanes to win this game by at least two goals.