| MATCHUP | Carolina Hurricanes | Montreal Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 53-22-7 | 48-24-10 |
| Spread | -1.5 190 | +1.5 -230 |
| Moneyline | -142 | +120 |
| Total | Over 5.5 (-118) | Under 5.5 (-102) |
| Where | Montreal Stadium | |
| When | Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | TNT | |
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes look to stay undefeated on the road in the playoffs to take a 3-1 series lead. The Hurricanes have won 10 of their last 11 games.
The Carolina Hurricanes are averaging 2.91 goals per game and are scoring on 11.1 percent of their power play opportunities. Logan Stankoven leads Carolina with 7 goals, Taylor Hall has 9 assists, and Andrei Svechnikov has 36 shots on goal. Defensively, the Carolina Hurricanes are allowing 1.82 goals per game and are killing 93.5 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Frederik Andersen has given up 19 goals on 247 shots faced.
Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview
The Montreal Canadiens look for a third home win to even up the series at 2-2. The Canadiens have split their last 16 games.
The Montreal Canadiens are averaging 3.12 goals per game and are scoring on 24.1 percent of their power play opportunities. Alex Newhook leads Montreal with 7 goals, Nick Suzuki has 12 assists, and Juraj Slafkovsky has 47 shots on goal. Defensively, the Montreal Canadiens are allowing 2.71 goals per game and are killing 77.4 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jakub Dobes has given up 44 goals on 491 shots faced, and Jacob Fowler has allowed 1 goal on 2 shots.
Why the Montreal Canadiens will win
- The Canadiens have won each of their last five games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Hurricanes have lost three of their last four games at Bell Centre.
- The Canadiens have covered the puck line in each of their last 14 games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games.
- The Hurricanes have lost the second period in seven of their last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents when leading after the first period.
Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win
- The Hurricanes have won each of their last eight night games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Canadiens have lost five of their last six games at Bell Centre.
- The Hurricanes have covered the puck line in five of their last six road games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Canadiens have lost the second period in seven of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents when leading after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Ten of the Hurricanes’ last 11 night games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Canadiens’ last five home games after coming off overtime have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last 10 games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last four road games against the Canadiens.
Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts
- Jake Evans has recorded at least one assist in each of the Canadiens’ last four home playoff games.
- Cole Caufield has scored a goal in each of the Canadiens’ last three Game 4s of a playoff series.
- Jake Evans has recorded a positive plus minus rating in each of his last nine appearances – longest active streak in the league.
Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts
- Taylor Hall has scored at least one goal in four of his last five playoff appearances with his team as a road favorite against Atlantic Division opponents.
- K’Andre Miller has recorded an assist in each of the Hurricanes’ last five road playoff games.
- Andrei Svechnikov has recorded at least four shots in each of his last one appearances – equal-longest active streak in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Montreal Canadiens rank T4th in the league in short-handed goals allowed this season (4).
- The Montreal Canadiens are one of only four teams to win 30+ games when tied or trailing after Period 1 this season.
- The Carolina Hurricanes rank 4th in the league in power play percentage this season (24.90%).
- The Carolina Hurricanes rank T5th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.88).
Carolina Hurricanes vs Montreal Canadiens Injury Report
The Hurricanes don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
The Habs will be without Patrik Laine due to an abdominal issue.
Carolina Hurricanes vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction
The Habs and plus money are attractive when you consider this is pretty much a must-win game and they’re at home. The Habs have also won 6 of the last 9 games against the Hurricanes, and the last two games went into overtime. a bounce here or there, and the Canadiens are in a comfortable spot. However, the Habs haven’t played well on their home ice in these playoffs, while the Canes have simply been the most dominant and consistent team throughout the playoffs. There’s a reason the line is what it is. Don’t love the price, but I’m rolling with the Canes, who have proven to be the team to beat at this point.