- Matchup: Carolina Hurricanes vs Montreal Canadiens
- Date: Monday, May 25, 2026
- Venue: Bell Centre, Montreal, QC
- Broadcast: TNT
- Betting Odds: Hurricanes (-135) Canadiens (+114)
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The Carolina Hurricanes (53-22-7) are set to visit the Bell Centre this Monday to take on the Montreal Canadiens (48-24-10) in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals, with the series currently tied at 1-1. The betting line favors the Hurricanes at -135, while the Canadiens come in at +114. The total for this contest is set at 5.5.
The Carolina Hurricanes leveled the series with a thrilling 3-2 overtime win against the Canadiens in Game 2. Nikolaj Ehlers scored the decisive goal, slipping it past goaltender Jakub Dobes. Despite an average offensive showing, the Hurricanes managed to score on 3 of their 26 shots. They had 3 power play opportunities but failed to convert, accumulating 4 penalty minutes.
This season, the Carolina Hurricanes have scored a total of 291 goals (ranking 2nd in the league) while allowing 236. They have amassed 113 points with a points percentage of .689. The Hurricanes enjoyed 241 power play opportunities, converting 60 into goals for a 24.90% success rate. While at even strength, the Hurricanes allowed 191 goals, scoring 231. The team has taken a total of 2,637 shots, achieving an 11.0% shooting percentage, and faced 1,961 shots against, maintaining an .880 save percentage. Their opponents have had 231 power play attempts (20th in the NHL), scoring 45 goals during these attempts.
In goal for this matchup will be Frederik Andersen. Throughout his professional career, Andersen has faced 1,380 goals and holds a goals-against average of 2.57. With 552 games played in the NHL, his save percentage is .913 over 27,489 minutes in the net. He holds a record of 324-149-58 and has started 538 games. Over his career, he has recorded 301 quality starts, with a quality start rate of .559. Andersen has faced 15,856 shots and made 14,476 saves.
The Canadiens managed to equalize in the third period but ultimately fell short in overtime during Game 2. They had two power play opportunities but failed to capitalize, scoring only 2 goals on 12 shots on goal.
This season, the Montreal Canadiens have attempted 2,156 shots (24th in the NHL), yielding a shooting percentage of 12.94%, while allowing opponents to take 2,283 shots. Their penalty kill stands at 78.23%, facing a total of 248 power play opportunities, and they possess a save percentage of 89.0%. With 242 power play chances, they have a success rate of 23.14%. The Canadiens scored 223 goals during even strength and have netted 56 goals (ranked 7th in the NHL) during power plays, while allowing a total of 251 goals—197 even strength and 54 while shorthanded. Overall, Montreal has tallied 279 goals this season, securing 106 points with a points percentage of .646.
Jakub Dobes will be in goal for the Canadiens. He holds a career record of 36-14-7 over 59 games. Dobes has a quality start rate of 61.4%, achieving 35 quality starts in his professional career. He has recorded 1,470 saves out of 1,627 shots faced, giving him a save percentage of .904. Dobes has allowed an average of 2.75 goals per game, totaling 157 goals against him over 953 minutes played in 57 games.
Who will triumph in tonight’s NHL game against the spread or on the moneyline?
Choice: Take Carolina (-135)
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