The Carolina Hurricanes welcome the Montreal Canadiens to PNC Arena for a pivotal matchup with playoff implications on both sides.

Carolina's stingy defense, allowing just 2.66 goals per game, will be put to the test against Montreal's potent offense led by Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield.

With the Hurricanes riding high on eight wins in their last ten and the Canadiens clinging to the final wild card spot, this home team vs away team showdown promises fireworks on the ice.

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Montreal Canadiens prediction: who will win?

For tonight's Carolina Hurricanes vs Montreal Canadiens matchup, our predictive model gives the Canes a 62.5% chance of defeating the Habs.

Carolina Hurricanes: 62.5% win probability

  • Strong goal differential (+37 goals for/against)
  • Solid home record (43 wins in 71 games)
  • Consistent recent performance (3 wins in last 5 games)

Montreal Canadiens: 37.5% win probability

  • Poor goal differential (-25 goals for/against)
  • Struggling away form (33 losses in 71 games)
  • Recent slump (4 losses in last 5 games)

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Carolina Hurricanes vs. Montreal Canadiens odds

Here are the latest odds for the NHL matchup between the Montreal Canadiens and the home team Carolina Hurricanes, set to face off on Friday, March 28.

Carolina HurricanesMontreal Canadiens
Moneyline-300 (via BetMGM Sportsbook)+250 (via FanDuel Sportsbook)

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Carolina Hurricanes vs. Montreal Canadiens preview

The Montreal Canadiens are set to face off against the Carolina Hurricanes in what promises to be a thrilling matchup at PNC Arena.

Both teams have been on fire lately, with the Habs clinging to the final wild card spot in the East, while the Canes have been tearing it up with eight wins in their last ten.

Keep an eye on the Canadiens' dynamic duo of Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield, who've been lighting up the scoreboard with a combined 55 goals and 80 assists this season.

On the flip side, the Hurricanes' Sebastian Aho and Seth Jarvis have been equally impressive, notching 53 goals and 66 assists between them.

The real battle might be won in the defensive zone, though – Montreal's been leaking goals, allowing 3.30 per game, while Carolina's stingy D has kept opponents to a mere 2.66.

It'll be interesting to see if Habs netminder Samuel Montembeault can shake off his recent struggles and stand tall against the Hurricanes' offensive onslaught.

With both teams boasting potent offenses and the potential for fireworks, don't be surprised if this one turns into a high-scoring affair that goes right down to the wire.

Buckle up, hockey fans – this clash between two of the East's hottest teams is shaping up to be an absolute barnburner!

Key stats

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    Carolina Hurricanes sit 2nd in Eastern Conference with 90 points
  • 2
    Montreal Canadiens rank 8th in Eastern Conference with 75 points
  • 3
    Carolina's goal difference is +37, Montreal's is -25
  • 4
    Carolina's recent form: LWLWW, Montreal's recent form: LLLLW

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Montreal Canadiens form

Carolina Hurricanes
Carolina Hurricanes
Latest matches
L
W
L
W
W
Victories
3/5 (60%)
Defeats
2/5 (40%)
Mar 25, 2025
Nashville Predators3:1Carolina Hurricanes
Mar 24, 2025
Anaheim Ducks2:5Carolina Hurricanes
Mar 22, 2025
Los Angeles Kings7:2Carolina Hurricanes
Mar 21, 2025
San Jose Sharks1:3Carolina Hurricanes
Mar 15, 2025
Philadelphia Flyers0:5Carolina Hurricanes
Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens
Latest matches
L
L
L
L
W
Victories
1/5 (20%)
Defeats
4/5 (80%)
Mar 27, 2025
Philadelphia Flyers6:4Montreal Canadiens
Mar 26, 2025
St. Louis Blues6:1Montreal Canadiens
Mar 22, 2025
Colorado Avalanche5:4Montreal Canadiens
Mar 20, 2025
New York Islanders4:3Montreal Canadiens
Mar 18, 2025
Ottawa Senators3:6Montreal Canadiens

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Montreal Canadiens head to head

Carolina Hurricanes

83%

Montreal Canadiens

17%

Feb 26, 2025

Montreal Canadiens

4 : 0

Carolina Hurricanes

Mar 30, 2024

Montreal Canadiens

0 : 3

Carolina Hurricanes

Mar 8, 2024

Carolina Hurricanes

4 : 1

Montreal Canadiens

Dec 29, 2023

Carolina Hurricanes

5 : 3

Montreal Canadiens

Apr 1, 2023

Montreal Canadiens

0 : 3

Carolina Hurricanes

Mar 8, 2023

Montreal Canadiens

3 : 4

Carolina Hurricanes