Carolina Hurricanes vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction, 10/6/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Carolina Hurricanes vs Montreal Canadiens

Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Location: Centre Bell in Montreal, QC

TV: Hurricanes Hockey Network, TSN2

Odds/Point Spread: Hurricanes (-115) Canadiens (+106)

The Carolina Hurricanes (1-1-1) are en route to Centre Bell on Tuesday where they will try to beat the Montreal Canadiens (1-0-1). The line on this contest has Carolina at -115 and Montreal is at +106. The total has been set at 6.5.

The Carolina Hurricanes were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 3-2 win over the Flyers in their previous game. Carolina garnered 8 mins in the box in this matchup. The Hurricanes had a middle of the road offensive outing in the win. Furthermore, they had 4 opportunities with more players on the ice and were able to score 2 goals. In the game, they earned a goal on 3 out of the 40 shots they looked to score on.

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When it comes to their goal scoring prowess, the Carolina Hurricanes have racked up 5 goals (22nd in the league) this year and have allowed 8. For the season, they have racked up 3 points and their points percentage is .500. Carolina has compiled 16 power play opportunities and they have scored 3 goals out of those tries, garnering them a rate of 18.75%. While at even strength, the Hurricanes have allowed the opponent to score 7 goals while notching 2 on offense. Carolina has taken 88 shots and holds a shot percentage of 5.7%. The Hurricanes so far have had 65 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .877. Carolina Hurricanes opponents have totaled 13 power play opportunities (3rd in the league) and have notched 1 goal in those chances.

The man in net for this game is Pyotr Kochetkov. During his career on the ice, Kochetkov has earned 66 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .545. His save percentage is at .904 in his 303 mins in the crease. Kochetkov has had 3,098 shots against him and has recorded 2,801 saves. Opponents have racked up 297 goals versus Kochetkov in his pro career and his goals against rate is 2.45. He has earned an overall mark of 72-38-12 and he has started in 121 games. Kochetkov has participated in 126 games throughout his NHL career.

When they were on the ice last, Montreal played the Penguins in a matchup where the Canadiens took the defeat by a mark of 6-5. They had 2 power play opportunities in this one but didn't put one in the back of the net. The Canadiens tallied 5 goals of the 25 shots on goal they tried.

Montreal has taken 49 shots (27th in hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 16.33%, while allowing the opposition 58 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 71.43% on their oppositions 7 power play opportunities, and their save percentage comes in at 86.2%. They have earned 4 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play rate of 0.00%. The Canadiens have 8 goals at even strength and 0 goals (24th in pro hockey) while having a power play advantage. They have granted a total of 8 goals to be scored by of a combination of 6 goals at even strength and 2 goals while they had less men on the ice. This season, the Montreal Canadiens have notched a total of 8 goals, 3 points, and a points percentage of .750.

On the other side of the ice you will find Jakub Dobes defending the goal. Opponents are averaging 2.80 goals/game and he has allowed 165 goals overall. Dobes' quality start rate sits at 61.0% and he has accumulated 36 quality starting assignments in his career. He has made the start in 59 contests and has accumulated 147 mins. Dobes has accrued a career record of 37-14-8 and has played in 61 games. He is sitting with 1,520 saves out of 1,685 shots attempted against him, giving him a save percentage of .902.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Carolina (-115)

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