Montreal Canadiens vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 May 2026

Stanley Cup Playoffs Betting Preview: Canadiens vs Hurricanes

The Montreal Canadiens (48-24-10, 24-9-8 on the road) take on the Carolina Hurricanes (53-22-7, 29-10-2 at home) at Lenovo Center in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

There’s an attractive -119 that the Hurricanes are able to beat the Canadiens in regulation time. This wager can be secured on the 3-Way Moneyline and we’re confident that it can happen.

Montreal heads into the Conference Finals after edging the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 in their second-round playoff series.

The Canadiens have won three straight road games, most recently beating Buffalo 3-2 in overtime in a Game 7 thriller at KeyBank Center. Alex Newhook, Phillip Danault and Zachary Bolduc each scored, while goaltender Jakub Dobes starred with 37 saves and a .949 save percentage.

Carolina enters the Conference Finals on a nine-game winning streak after sweeping Philadelphia in four games.

The Hurricanes closed out the Flyers with a 3-2 overtime road victory at Xfinity Mobile Arena, with Jackson Blake scoring twice and Logan Stankoven also finding the back of the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Canadiens won the most recent meeting between the teams, earning a 3-1 victory over the Canes at Lenovo Center. Montreal has also had the upper hand in this matchup lately, winning each of the last four meetings and five of the previous 10 overall.

Starting Goalies

Jakub Dobes (Expected)

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

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

6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.2 goals from 25.9 shots on goal, with a 16.0% powerplay efficiency. The Habs have given up 2.7 goals from 30.8 shots, averaging 5.3 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 81.1%.

Lane Hutson is the top points scorer with 10 points which were all assists, with Alex Newhook racking up 9 points, 7 goals and 2 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Jakub Dobes have a 2.48 goal against average with a .918 save percentage.

The Canes have 9 wins and 0 overtime loss, averaging 2.8 goals from 31.8 shots on goal, with a 10.3% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 1.3 goals from 25.4 shots, averaging 6.0 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 95.0%.

The top points scorer is Jackson Blake with 12 points, 4 goals and 8 assists, while Taylor Hall is next in line after registering 12 points, 3 goals and 9 assists. Goalie Frederik Andersen have a 1.12 GAA with a .950 SV%, including two shutouts.

Montreal Canadiens vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction & Picks

Head into Montreal Canadiens vs Carolina Hurricanes with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, expected scoreline, key player prop picks and a thoughtfully built bet builder.

Game Prediction

The value wager could involve heading to the 60-minute line where you can bet on Carolina Hurricanes to win this NHL encounter. Our pick is currently available at an attractive -119.

Team news plays a key role in our hockey predictions and we’re always tracking players with injury concerns. We also stay on top of the NHL form guide, supported by detailed stats that help paint a clearer picture of what to expect.

Key Canadiens vs Hurricanes stats:

• Hurricanes have won 9 consecutive games.
• Hurricanes have won 17 of their last 20 games at home.

Canes 3-Way Moneyline Probability

The best betting sites are estimating that there is a 54.3% likelihood of this pick winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

Those looking for a bigger price about a win for Carolina should head to the Match Winner & Total Goals lines. You can combine this pick with an Over / Under prediction for more juice.

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Our Game Prediction

Hurricanes 3-Way Moneyline @ -119 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jackson Blake Over 0.5 Assists +150

Jackson Blake (Hurricanes) has recorded one assist or more in 5 straight home games. We’re sweet on him covering the Player Assists line, especially with the odds of +150 available that this happens.

Latest Jackson Blake Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+275

First

+1700

Assists

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-208

Shots on Goal

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-149

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Correct Score Prediction

Canadiens 1 - 3 Hurricanes

We’re predicting the Hurricanes to land a 3-1 victory and this is available at +1300. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Canadiens

Hurricanes

1-0

Canadiens

+5000

Hurricanes

+4500

2-0

Canadiens

+5000

Hurricanes

+3000

2-1

Canadiens

+1400

Hurricanes

+1300

3-0

Canadiens

+3500

Hurricanes

+1900

3-1

Canadiens

+1900

Hurricanes

+1300

3-2

Canadiens

+1050

Hurricanes

+850

4-0

Canadiens

+6000

Hurricanes

+2800

4-1

Canadiens

+2000

Hurricanes

+1150

4-2

Canadiens

+1700

Hurricanes

+1200

4-3

Canadiens

+1300

Hurricanes

+1050

5-0

Canadiens

+1300

Hurricanes

+4000

5-1

Canadiens

+4000

Hurricanes

+1800

5-2

Canadiens

+2400

Hurricanes

+1200

5-3

Canadiens

+2800

Hurricanes

+1700

5-4

Canadiens

+2200

Hurricanes

+1600

6-0

Canadiens

+2200

Hurricanes

+7000

6-1

Canadiens

+2200

Hurricanes

+3000

6-2

Canadiens

+6000

Hurricanes

+2500

6-3

Canadiens

+4500

Hurricanes

+2400

6-4

Canadiens

+6600

Hurricanes

+4000

6-5

Canadiens

+6000

Hurricanes

+4500

7-1

Canadiens

+6000

Hurricanes

+5500

7-2

Canadiens

+6000

Hurricanes

+5000

7-3

Canadiens

+6000

Hurricanes

+5500

7-4

Canadiens

+6000

Hurricanes

+6000

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Montreal Canadiens vs Carolina Hurricanes 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.

Carolina Hurricanes are regarded as having a 66% chance of winning this game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -196. Montreal Canadiens are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +162.

1.5 is where the puck line lies, with total goals being 5.5 right now. Having a bet on Totals is one of the most popular hockey wagers. If you want to wager Over 5.5, there are odds of -132.

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Moneyline

Canadiens

+162

Hurricanes

-196

3-Way Moneyline

Canadiens

+250

Tie

+350

Hurricanes

-119

Puck Line

Canadiens +1.5

-154

Hurricanes -1.5

+124

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+108

Over 5.5

-132

Cole Caufield is favorite to be First Goalscorer at +1100. If you want to back him to score the last goal, you can get similar odds.

Player Goals

Cole Caufield (Canadiens)

First

+175

Anytime

+1100

Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)

First

+190

Anytime

+1150

Sebastian Aho (Hurricanes)

First

+190

Anytime

+1150

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

First

+190

Anytime

+1200

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes)

First

+200

Anytime

+1200

Nick Suzuki (Canadiens)

First

+210

Anytime

+1350

Nikolaj Ehlers (Hurricanes)

First

+220

Anytime

+1400

Juraj Slafkovsky (Canadiens)

First

+240

Anytime

+1500

Jackson Blake (Hurricanes)

First

+275

Anytime

+1700

Alex Newhook (Canadiens)

First

+300

Anytime

+1900

Taylor Hall (Hurricanes)

First

+300

Anytime

+1900

Ivan Demidov (Canadiens)

First

+333

Anytime

+2200

Jordan Staal (Hurricanes)

First

+400

Anytime

+2200

Shayne Gostisbehere (Hurricanes)

First

+500

Anytime

+2800

Josh Anderson (Canadiens)

First

+500

Anytime

+2800

Jordan Martinook (Hurricanes)

First

+525

Anytime

+3000

Alexandre Texier (Canadiens)

First

+575

Anytime

+3000

Zack Bolduc (Canadiens)

First

+625

Anytime

+3300

Kirby Dach (Canadiens)

First

+625

Anytime

+3500

Jake Evans (Canadiens)

First

+625

Anytime

+3500

Mark Jankowski (Hurricanes)

First

+700

Anytime

+3500

K'Andre Miller (Hurricanes)

First

+750

Anytime

+4000

Eric Robinson (Hurricanes)

First

+750

Anytime

+4000

Oliver Kapanen (Canadiens)

First

+750

Anytime

+4000

Lane Hutson (Canadiens)

First

+750

Anytime

+4500

Alexander Nikishin (Hurricanes)

First

+800

Anytime

+3500

Noah Dobson (Canadiens)

First

+800

Anytime

+4500

Phillip Danault (Canadiens)

First

+800

Anytime

+5000

William Carrier (Hurricanes)

First

+850

Anytime

+5500

Sean Walker (Hurricanes)

First

+950

Anytime

+4500

Player Assists

Nick Suzuki (Canadiens)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-105

Lane Hutson (Canadiens)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-110

Sebastian Aho (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-154

Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-185

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-189

Taylor Hall (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-189

Juraj Slafkovsky (Canadiens)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-200

Jackson Blake (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-208

Nikolaj Ehlers (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-208

Ivan Demidov (Canadiens)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-222

Shayne Gostisbehere (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-227

Cole Caufield (Canadiens)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-227

K'Andre Miller (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-250

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-278

Noah Dobson (Canadiens)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-323

Jake Evans (Canadiens)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-455

Jordan Staal (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-455

Alex Newhook (Canadiens)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-455

Sean Walker (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-455

Jordan Martinook (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-556

Alexandre Texier (Canadiens)

Over 0.5

+360

Under 0.5

-588

Alexander Nikishin (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+360

Under 0.5

-588

Phillip Danault (Canadiens)

Over 0.5

+375

Under 0.5

-588

Josh Anderson (Canadiens)

Over 0.5

+450

Under 0.5

-769

Zack Bolduc (Canadiens)

Over 0.5

+525

Under 0.5

-1000

Player Shots

Cole Caufield (Canadiens)

Over 2.5

-149

Under 2.5

+110

Juraj Slafkovsky (Canadiens)

Over 2.5

+105

Under 2.5

-145

Shayne Gostisbehere (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-175

Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

-175

Under 2.5

+130

Jackson Blake (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-149

Taylor Hall (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-154

Nikolaj Ehlers (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

-130

Under 2.5

-105

Nick Suzuki (Canadiens)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-189

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

-130

Under 2.5

-105

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

-175

Under 2.5

+130

Sebastian Aho (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

-141

Under 2.5

-100

Alex Newhook (Canadiens)

Over 1.5

-145

Under 1.5

+105

Ivan Demidov (Canadiens)

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

+115

Jordan Staal (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

-115

Under 1.5

-120

Josh Anderson (Canadiens)

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-200

Jordan Martinook (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-141

K'Andre Miller (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-141

Lane Hutson (Canadiens)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-135

Noah Dobson (Canadiens)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-105

Sean Walker (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

+130

Alexandre Texier (Canadiens)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

+180

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Montreal Canadiens Stats

Carolina Hurricanes Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.90 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 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.30 pts and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 4.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 1.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 2.30 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 25.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 5.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 17.4
• Blocks: 15.3
• Faceoff Wins : 30.4
• Hits: 30.2
• Giveaways: 13.8
• Takeaways: 4.5

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 23.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 10.9
• Blocks: 12.9
• Faceoff Wins : 31.4
• Hits: 31
• Giveaways: 14
• Takeaways: 5.4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 31.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 13.9
• Blocks: 17.9
• Faceoff Wins : 28.3
• Hits: 33.9
• Giveaways: 17.4
• Takeaways: 5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 35.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.4
• Penalties: 4.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 11.3
• Blocks: 17.5
• Faceoff Wins : 29.1
• Hits: 31.5
• Giveaways: 17.8
• Takeaways: 5.1

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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