Hurricanes vs Canadiens Prediction 10/6/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Hurricanes vs Canadiens prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, October 6th at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview

The Carolina Hurricanes are 1-1-1 this year after they defeated the Flyers in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Carolina trailed 2-1 after the second period, but they scored once in the third and once in OT for the win. The Hurricanes out shot Philadelphia by a total of 40-18, won 50.8% of the face-offs, and went 2-4 on the power play in the game. Carolina was led by Sebastian Aho, who had two goals and one assist, while Pyotr Kochetkov stopped 16 out of 18 shots, which was an .889 save percentage in the win. 

Prior to that game, Carolina lost to the Capitals by a score of 5-2 and lost to the Panthers by a score of 1-0. The Hurricanes have scored 1.67 goals per game and they have allowed 2.67 goals against per game, while also going 18.8% on the power play and 92.3% on the penalty kill this season. Sebastian Aho has led the team with three goals and one assist, while Pyotr Kochetkov is 1-0-0 with a 1.91 goals against average and an .889 save percentage this year. 

Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview

The Montreal Canadiens are 1-0-1 this season after they lost to the Penguins by a score of 6-5 in overtime last time out. Montreal trailed 5-1 in the second period, but they made a great comeback, before losing in OT. The Canadiens were out shot by a total of 30-25, won 55.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Montreal was led by Cole Caufield, who had two goals, while Jakub Dobes stopped 24 out of 30 shots, which was an .800 save percentage in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Montreal defeated the Maple Leafs by a score of 3-2 in their first game. The Canadiens have scored 4.00 goals per game and they have allowed 4.00 goals against per game, while also going 0% on the power play and 71.4% on the penalty kill this season. Nick Suzuki has led Montreal with one goal and three assists, while Jakub Dobes is 1-0-1 with a 4.05 goals against average and an .862 save percentage this season. 

Why the Montreal Canadiens will win

• The Canadiens have won each of their last two home openers as underdogs.
• The Hurricanes have lost two of their last three games as favorites.
• The Canadiens have covered the puck line in 38 of their last 41 games as underdogs.
• The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games at Bell Centre.
• The Hurricanes have lost the second period in each of their last six Tuesday games as road favorites.

Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win

• The Hurricanes have won 10 of their last 11 road games.
• The Canadiens have lost each of their last four home games.
• The Canadiens have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Hurricanes have covered the puck line in five of their last six games at Bell Centre following a road win.
• 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

• Nine of the Canadiens’ last 10 games after coming off overtime have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Hurricanes’ last five road games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last 14 games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Hurricanes’ last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents.

Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts

• Jake Evans has recorded at least one assist in four of the Canadiens’ last five home games.
• Alexandre Carrier ranks T1st in the league for Game Winning Goals (1) this season.

Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts

• Andrei Svechnikov has scored a goal in three of the Hurricanes’ last four games as road favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
• Jackson Blake has recorded an assist in each of the Hurricanes’ last seven games as road favorites.
• Shayne Gostisbehere ranks T1st in the league for Game Winning Goals (1) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Montreal Canadiens rank T2nd in the league for Period 3 goals scored per game this season (2.00).
• The Montreal Canadiens rank T3rd in the league for Period 3 goals allowed per game this season (0.50).
• The Carolina Hurricanes rank T1st in the league for power play goals against this season (1).
• The Carolina Hurricanes rank T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (0).

Hurricanes vs Canadiens Prediction 

Carolina comes into this matchup after getting their first win last time out, but they have scored just five goals through three games. The Hurricanes are 1-0-0 on the road this year, while the Canadiens are 0-0-0 at home. Montreal nearly made a great comeback in their last game against Pittsburgh and they have played well in their first two games. The Canadiens are on home ice and Carolina hasn’t looked great, so I like Montreal to win here.

David Racey's Pick: Canadiens ML