- Matchup: Montreal Canadiens vs Carolina Hurricanes
- Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Venue: PNC Arena, Raleigh, NC
- Broadcast: Fanduel Sports Network
- Betting Odds: Canadiens (+110) Hurricanes (-130)
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The Carolina Hurricanes (23-11-3) are set to face off against the Montreal Canadiens (20-12-6) at PNC Arena this Thursday. The betting line for this matchup has Montreal at +110 and Carolina at -130, with a total set at 6 goals.
The Montreal Canadiens put forth a commendable performance recently, finishing with a 4-4 tie against the Lightning in their last outing. During that game, Montreal accrued 7 penalty minutes and had 4 power play opportunities but failed to capitalize. Their offensive effort resulted in 4 goals from 36 shots on goal.
This season, Canadiens’ opponents have managed 122 power play opportunities (ranking 8th in the league) and scored 27 goals from those attempts. Montreal has faced a total of 1,033 shots against, maintaining a save percentage of .879. On the offensive front, they’ve taken 976 shots with a shooting percentage of 12.8%. During even-strength play, the Canadiens have allowed 98 goals, while also scoring an equal count. For the season, they hold 108 power play chances, turning 27 of those into goals, giving them a power play conversion rate of 25.00%. With a total of 46 points, they have a points percentage of .605, having scored 125 goals (6th in the league) while allowing the same number.
In net for Montreal will be Jakub Dobes, who has appeared in 36 NHL games, achieving a record of 19-9-6 with 34 starts. Throughout his career, he has faced 957 shots, making 862 saves, and holds a goals against average of 2.79. His save percentage stands at .901 over 895 minutes of play, with 20 quality starts out of 34 games.
On the other side, the Carolina Hurricanes recently faced the Red Wings, securing a 5-2 victory. They had one power play opportunity but couldn’t convert. The Hurricanes found the back of the net 5 times on 38 shots.
Carolina has recorded 103 goals at even strength and only 19 while on the power play (ranking 22nd in the league). They have taken 1,202 shots (2nd in the league) with a shooting percentage of 10.15%, while allowing 912 shots. For the season, the Hurricanes boast 122 goals and 49 points, achieving a points percentage of .662. They have surrendered 106 goals, including 86 at even strength and 20 while shorthanded, while also managing 114 power play opportunities with a success rate of 16.67%. Their penalty kill stands at 80.77%, having faced 104 power plays from opponents, and their save percentage is at 88.4%.
In goal for Carolina will be Brandon Bussi, who has made 312 saves out of 342 shots, resulting in a save percentage of .912. He owns a career record of 12-1-1 over 14 games played, having started all of them with a total of 36 minutes of ice time. Bussi’s quality start rate is 71.4%, having produced 10 quality starts in his young career, while letting in 30 goals overall.
Which team will come out on top in tonight’s NHL game against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Take Montreal (+110)
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