Carolina Hurricanes vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction, Picks & Odds | 25 May 2026

Stanley Cup Playoffs Betting Preview: Hurricanes vs Canadiens

The Carolina Hurricanes (53-22-7, 24-12-5 on the road) take on the Montreal Canadiens (48-24-10, 24-15-2 at home) at Bell Centre in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The series is tied 1-1.

We’re keeping our betting prediction nice and simple by heading to the Moneyline. Take the -137 that the Hurricanes are able to secure a victory over the Canadiens.

The opening two games at Lenovo Center have been split, with Montreal winning 6-2 in Game 1 before Carolina responded with a 3-2 overtime victory in Game 2.

In Game 2, the Canes recorded 25 shots on goal, with Nikolaj Ehlers scoring twice and Eric Robinson adding the other. The Canadiens managed just 12 shots, with Josh Anderson accounting for both of their goals.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Canadiens have won six of the last 10 meetings between the teams.

Starting Goalies

Frederik Andersen (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	16-14-5	3.1	.874	0
23/24	13-2-0	1.84	.932	3

Jakub Dobes (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	29-10-4	2.8	.901	0

9 wins and 1 loss, averaging 2.9 goals from 32.5 shots on goal, with a 7.9% powerplay efficiency. The Canes have given up 1.8 goals from 23.5 shots, averaging 6.2 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 96.8%.

Taylor Hall is the top points scorer with 12 points, 3 goals and 9 assists, with Jackson Blake racking up 11 points, 4 goals and 7 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Frederik Andersen have a 1.55 goal against average with a .927 save percentage, including two shutouts.

The Habs have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.7 goals from 23.9 shots on goal, with a 16.0% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.9 goals from 28.9 shots, averaging 5.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 80.8%.

The top points scorer is Nick Suzuki with 11 points, 4 goals and 7 assists, while Alex Newhook is next best after having 9 points, 7 goals and 2 assists. Goalie Jakub Dobes have a 2.71 GAA with a .906 SV%.

Carolina Hurricanes vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction & Picks

Get the full betting picture for Carolina Hurricanes vs Montreal Canadiens, including a key match prediction, our best correct score selection, top player prop picks and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

Carolina Hurricanes are on offer at -137 when it comes to winning this NHL encounter. Our pick is that they’ll have the edge over the home team and there’s value available when it comes to these odds.

We track all injuries that could impact each franchise before making our hockey predictions. The form guide and latest stats also help the Sportsgambler.com team crunch the numbers ahead of the NHL action.

Key Hurricanes vs Canadiens stats:

• Hurricanes have won 5 consecutive games on the road.
• Hurricanes have won 9 of their last 10 games.
• Hurricanes have won 16 of their last 20 games.
• Canadiens have lost 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• Canadiens have lost 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• Canadiens have lost their last 2 games at home.

Canes Moneyline Probability

According to the top betting sites, there’s a 57.8% chance of our pick landing a return. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. This hockey wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

We’d recommend taking a look at betting selections for the Match Winner & Total Goals, 3-Way Moneyline and Puck Line if you’re interested in siding with Carolina but want a bigger price.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Andrei Svechnikov Over 2.5 Shots -149

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes) has had Over 2.5 shots on goal in 3 straight road games. We think that the value can be found by wagering on Shots on Goal and you can get -149 that he goes over the line.

Latest Andrei Svechnikov Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+210

First

+1300

Assists

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-200

Shots on Goal

Over 2.5

-149

Under 2.5

+110

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Correct Score Prediction

Hurricanes 3 - 2 Canadiens

Let’s take a chance on the +900 available that the Hurricanes secure a 3-2 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Hurricanes

Canadiens

1-0

Hurricanes

+4500

Canadiens

+5000

2-0

Hurricanes

+3500

Canadiens

+4000

2-1

Hurricanes

+1300

Canadiens

+1400

3-0

Hurricanes

+2000

Canadiens

+3000

3-1

Hurricanes

+1400

Canadiens

+1600

3-2

Hurricanes

+900

Canadiens

+1000

4-0

Hurricanes

+3000

Canadiens

+5000

4-1

Hurricanes

+1300

Canadiens

+1600

4-2

Hurricanes

+1300

Canadiens

+1500

4-3

Hurricanes

+1100

Canadiens

+1100

5-1

Hurricanes

+2200

Canadiens

+3000

5-2

Hurricanes

+1500

Canadiens

+1800

5-3

Hurricanes

+1900

Canadiens

+2200

5-4

Hurricanes

+1700

Canadiens

+1800

6-2

Hurricanes

+3000

Canadiens

+4500

6-3

Hurricanes

+2500

Canadiens

+3400

6-4

Hurricanes

+4500

Canadiens

+5500

6-5

Hurricanes

+5000

Canadiens

+5000

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Carolina Hurricanes vs Montreal Canadiens Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

For this game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Carolina Hurricanes are -137 favorites to win and that means a 58% chance of landing a victory. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Montreal Canadiens are trading at +114.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is currently 5.5. A wager on Totals allows bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you want to back Over 5.5, it’s -128.

There’s no shortage of betting options, with a wide range of game lines and team props offered for every matchup. Explore the top NHL sportsbooks to find the picks that deliver the best value.

Moneyline

Hurricanes

-137

Canadiens

+114

3-Way Moneyline

Hurricanes

+114

Tie

+325

Canadiens

+185

Puck Line

Hurricanes -1.5

+176

Canadiens +1.5

-222

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+104

Over 5.5

-128

There is +165 available that Cole Caufield finds the net at anytime. If you’re interested in the favorite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure +1050.

Player Goals

Cole Caufield (Canadiens)

First

+165

Anytime

+1050

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

First

+210

Anytime

+1300

Juraj Slafkovsky (Canadiens)

First

+210

Anytime

+1300

Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)

First

+220

Anytime

+1400

Sebastian Aho (Hurricanes)

First

+230

Anytime

+1400

Nikolaj Ehlers (Hurricanes)

First

+240

Anytime

+1450

Nick Suzuki (Canadiens)

First

+240

Anytime

+1500

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes)

First

+250

Anytime

+1600

Ivan Demidov (Canadiens)

First

+290

Anytime

+1700

Jackson Blake (Hurricanes)

First

+320

Anytime

+1900

Alex Newhook (Canadiens)

First

+333

Anytime

+2000

Taylor Hall (Hurricanes)

First

+340

Anytime

+2000

Jordan Staal (Hurricanes)

First

+425

Anytime

+2500

Josh Anderson (Canadiens)

First

+475

Anytime

+2500

Jordan Martinook (Hurricanes)

First

+575

Anytime

+3300

Shayne Gostisbehere (Hurricanes)

First

+575

Anytime

+3000

Alexandre Texier (Canadiens)

First

+575

Anytime

+3000

Kirby Dach (Canadiens)

First

+625

Anytime

+3500

Zack Bolduc (Canadiens)

First

+650

Anytime

+3300

Mark Jankowski (Hurricanes)

First

+650

Anytime

+4000

Jake Evans (Canadiens)

First

+700

Anytime

+3500

Noah Dobson (Canadiens)

First

+725

Anytime

+3500

Lane Hutson (Canadiens)

First

+750

Anytime

+3500

Eric Robinson (Hurricanes)

First

+775

Anytime

+4000

Phillip Danault (Canadiens)

First

+850

Anytime

+4500

Alexander Nikishin (Hurricanes)

First

+850

Anytime

+4500

K'Andre Miller (Hurricanes)

First

+875

Anytime

+4500

Oliver Kapanen (Canadiens)

First

+900

Anytime

+4500

William Carrier (Hurricanes)

First

+900

Anytime

+4500

Sean Walker (Hurricanes)

First

+1050

Anytime

+5000

Player Assists

Nick Suzuki (Canadiens)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

+110

Lane Hutson (Canadiens)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

+110

Sebastian Aho (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-161

Juraj Slafkovsky (Canadiens)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-175

Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-175

Cole Caufield (Canadiens)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-200

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-200

Ivan Demidov (Canadiens)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-222

Jackson Blake (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-222

Taylor Hall (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-233

Nikolaj Ehlers (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-233

Shayne Gostisbehere (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-250

K'Andre Miller (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-294

Noah Dobson (Canadiens)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-303

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+225

Under 0.5

-323

Jake Evans (Canadiens)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-370

Alex Newhook (Canadiens)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-370

Phillip Danault (Canadiens)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-400

Jordan Staal (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-500

Sean Walker (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+325

Under 0.5

-500

Alexandre Texier (Canadiens)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-556

Jordan Martinook (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-556

Josh Anderson (Canadiens)

Over 0.5

+425

Under 0.5

-769

Player Shots

Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)

Over 3.5

+130

Under 3.5

-185

Cole Caufield (Canadiens)

Over 2.5

-105

Under 2.5

-130

Juraj Slafkovsky (Canadiens)

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-175

Sebastian Aho (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-141

Nikolaj Ehlers (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

-105

Under 2.5

-135

Nick Suzuki (Canadiens)

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-200

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

-110

Under 2.5

-120

Jackson Blake (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-161

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

-149

Under 2.5

+110

Taylor Hall (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-200

Alexandre Texier (Canadiens)

Over 1.5

+170

Under 1.5

-233

K'Andre Miller (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-208

Lane Hutson (Canadiens)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-175

Noah Dobson (Canadiens)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-135

Alex Newhook (Canadiens)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-105

Shayne Gostisbehere (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

-149

Under 1.5

+110

Jordan Martinook (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

+115

Under 1.5

-161

Josh Anderson (Canadiens)

Over 1.5

+135

Under 1.5

-185

Jordan Staal (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-130

Ivan Demidov (Canadiens)

Over 1.5

-145

Under 1.5

+105

Sean Walker (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-105

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Carolina Hurricanes Stats

Montreal Canadiens Stats

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 4.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 1.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.60 pts and allowed 2.10 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.70 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.40 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 32.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 6.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 14.3
• Blocks: 19.7
• Faceoff Wins : 28.9
• Hits: 39.1
• Giveaways: 17.6
• Takeaways: 5.2

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 28.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 4.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 10.1
• Blocks: 17.9
• Faceoff Wins : 29
• Hits: 24
• Giveaways: 14.8
• Takeaways: 4.6

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 23.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 5.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 17.2
• Blocks: 15.4
• Faceoff Wins : 29.7
• Hits: 25
• Giveaways: 13.5
• Takeaways: 4.3

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 25.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 7.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 23
• Blocks: 16.2
• Faceoff Wins : 27.7
• Hits: 32
• Giveaways: 13.6
• Takeaways: 3.7

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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