- Matchup: Carolina Hurricanes vs Montreal Canadiens
- Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
- Venue: Bell Centre, Montreal, QC
- Broadcast: TNT
- Betting Odds: Hurricanes (-142) vs Canadiens (+120)
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In Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Montreal Canadiens (48-24-10) will face off against the Carolina Hurricanes (53-22-7) at the Bell Centre. Currently, the Hurricanes lead the series 2-1, with a moneyline of -142 for Carolina and +120 for Montreal. The over/under for this game is set at 5.5.
The Carolina Hurricanes secured a 3-2 overtime victory to take the lead in the series. Despite their win, their offensive performance was average, converting on just 3 of 38 shots. They had 3 power play opportunities but failed to capitalize. Defensively, the Hurricanes recorded 6 penalty minutes in the game.
The Carolina Hurricanes’ opponents have had 231 power play opportunities this season (ranking 20th in the league), scoring 45 goals. Carolina has faced 1,961 shots against, boasting a save percentage of .880. Offensively, the Hurricanes have taken 2,637 shots with an 11.0% shooting percentage. During even-strength play, they allowed 191 goals while scoring 231. Carolina has capitalized on 60 out of 241 power play chances, achieving a conversion rate of 24.90%. This season, they have amassed 113 points with a points percentage of .689. The Hurricanes have netted 291 goals (the 2nd highest in the league) and allowed 236 goals against.
The goaltender for the Hurricanes in this matchup will be Frederik Andersen. With a wealth of experience, Andersen has participated in 552 games and holds an impressive record of 324-149-58, starting in 538 contests. Over his career, he has faced 1,380 goals with a goals against average of 2.57. Having faced 15,856 shots, Andersen has made 14,476 saves, achieving a .913 save percentage during his tenure of 27,489 minutes on the ice. He has tallied 301 quality starts, maintaining a quality start rate of .559.
In contrast, the Montreal Canadiens had opportunities in Game 3 but failed to capitalize past the second period, scoring 1 out of 2 power play chances and netting just 2 goals on 13 shots.
The Canadiens have scored 279 goals this season, earning 106 points and a points percentage of .646. They have allowed 251 goals, broken down into 197 at even strength and 54 while shorthanded. Montreal has recorded 223 goals at even strength and ranks 7th in the league with 56 power play goals. They have completed 242 power play chances, resulting in a conversion rate of 23.14%. With 2,156 shots attempted (24th in the NHL), they maintain a shooting percentage of 12.94%, while their opponents have taken 2,283 shots. Montreal has a penalty kill percentage of 78.23% against their opponents’ 248 power plays, with a save percentage of 89.0%.
Conversely, Jakub Dobes is expected to start in goal for Montreal. Dobes has saved 1,470 shots out of 1,627 attempts, giving him a save percentage of .904. His career record stands at 36-14-7, having played in 59 games, with 57 of those as a starter. His quality start rate is 61.4%, achieving 35 quality starts throughout his career, allowing an average of 2.75 goals per game with a total of 157 goals allowed.
Who do you think will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL matchup, whether against the spread or the moneyline?
Prediction: Take Carolina (-142)
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