- Matchup: Carolina Hurricanes vs Montreal Canadiens
- Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
- Venue: Bell Centre, Montreal, QC
- Broadcast: TSN2
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The Montreal Canadiens (38-21-10) are set to face off against the Carolina Hurricanes (44-19-6) this Tuesday at the iconic Bell Centre.
In their latest game, the Carolina Hurricanes triumphed 4-3 over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Displaying impressive form, the Hurricanes managed to convert 4 of their 36 shots on goal and went 1-for-5 on power plays. Carolina was assessed 4 minutes in penalties during the match.
This season, Hurricanes’ opponents have had 195 power play opportunities (ranking 19th in the NHL) and converted on 40 of them. Carolina has faced a total of 1,678 shots, maintaining a save percentage of .880. They have attempted 2,238 shots, achieving a conversion rate of 10.7%. While playing at even strength, the Hurricanes have conceded 162 goals, while scoring 194. With 208 power play opportunities, they successfully netted 46 goals, giving them a power play success rate of 22.12%. Currently, they boast 94 points with a points percentage of .681. The Hurricanes have scored 240 goals (6th in the NHL) and allowed 202 against them this season.
Brandon Bussi will be the goaltender for this matchup. Throughout his career, Bussi has allowed 82 goals with a goals against average of 2.48. He has participated in 33 games, earning a save percentage of .894 over 83 minutes played. Bussi holds a record of 26 wins, 6 losses, and 1 overtime loss, with 17 quality starts and a quality start percentage of .515. He has faced 777 shots, saving 695 of them.
On the other side, the Montreal Canadiens recently secured a convincing 7-3 victory against the New York Islanders, capitalizing on 3 out of 4 power play opportunities. Montreal recorded 7 goals from 36 shots on goal.
Montreal has tallied 192 goals at even strength and 50 goals on power plays (ranking 6th in the league). They’ve attempted 1,846 shots (ranking 23rd in the NHL) and achieved a shooting percentage of 13.11%, while giving up 1,895 shots. This season, the Canadiens have amassed a total of 242 goals, along with 86 points, giving them a points percentage of .623. They have conceded 223 goals, including 172 at even strength and 51 while short-handed. With 197 power play opportunities, their success rate stands at 25.38%. Additionally, they hold a penalty kill rate of 76.50% against opponents’ 217 power play chances, with a save percentage of 88.2%.
In goal for the Canadiens will be Jakub Dobes, who has made 1,203 saves from 1,339 shots against him, achieving a save percentage of .898. Dobes has a career record of 29-12-7, participating in 50 games, with 48 starts and totaling 931 minutes played. His quality start percentage is 56.3%, having reached 27 quality starts in his career. Overall, his opponents average 2.83 goals per game against him, with 136 goals surrendered.
Who will emerge victorious in this NHL matchup against the spread or moneyline?
Recommendation: Back Montreal for the win
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