Carolina Hurricanes vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction, 5/25/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Carolina Hurricanes vs Montreal Canadiens

Date: Monday, May 25, 2026

Location: Bell Centre in Montreal, QC

TV: TNT

Odds/Point Spread: Hurricanes (-135) Canadiens (+114)

The Carolina Hurricanes (53-22-7) are on their way to Bell Centre on Monday where they will try to defeat the Montreal Canadiens (48-24-10) in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The series is tied 1-1. The line on this matchup has the Hurricanes at -135 while the Canadiens are coming in at +114. The betting total comes in at 5.5.

The Carolina Hurricanes tied the series after earning a 3-2 victory over the Canadiens in Game 2 in overtime. Nikolaj Ehlers was able to sneak the game winner past Jakub Dobes. The Hurricanes had an average offensive output in the win. In the game, they earned a goal on 3 out of the 26 shots they put on net. Moreover, they had 3 attempts on the power play but weren't able to convert one of them into a goal. Carolina had 4 penalty minutes in this game.

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With regard to their goal scoring prowess, the Carolina Hurricanes have tallied 291 goals (2nd in hockey) this year and have given up 236. For the current campaign, they have recorded 113 points and their points percentage comes in at .689. Carolina has accumulated 241 power play opportunities and they have notched 60 goals during those chances, earning them a rate of 24.90%. When playing at even strength, the Hurricanes let the opposition score 191 goals while getting 231 when they are on offense. Carolina has attempted 2,637 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 11.0%. The Hurricanes thus far have had 1,961 shots tried against them and hold a save percentage of .880. Carolina Hurricanes opponents have amassed 231 power play tries (20th in the NHL) and have come away with 45 goals in those attempts.

Protecting the goal for this matchup will be Frederik Andersen. The opposition has been able to score 1,380 goals against Andersen in his pro hockey career and his goals against rate is 2.57. Andersen has participated in 552 games over the course of his NHL career. His save percentage currently sits at .913 during his 27,489 mins between the pipes. He has a mark of 324-149-58 and he was named the starter in 538 games. For his professional hockey career, Andersen has accounted for 301 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .559. Andersen has had 15,856 shot attempts against him and has recorded 14,476 saves.

Montreal was able to tie the game in the 3rd period, but ultimately lost in overtime in Game 2. They had 2 opportunities on the power play in this outing but didn't score a goal. The Canadiens recorded 2 goals of the 12 shots on goal they attempted.

Montreal has attempted 2,156 shots (24th in professional hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 12.94%, while allowing their opponents 2,283 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 78.23% on their oppositions 248 power play opportunities, and their save percentage sits at 89.0%. They have a total of 242 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 23.14%. The Canadiens have scored 223 goals at even strength and 56 goals (7th in professional hockey) while having a power play advantage. They have granted a total of 251 goals to be scored by of a combination of 197 goals at even strength and 54 goals while they had less men on the ice. On the campaign, the Montreal Canadiens have a total of 279 goals, 106 points, as well as a points percentage of .646.

For the opposition you will find Jakub Dobes in net. Dobes has earned a career mark of 36-14-7 and has played in 59 games. Dobes' rate of quality starts comes out to 61.4% and he has made 35 quality starting assignments in his pro career. He has recorded 1,470 stops out of 1,627 shots tried, giving him a save percentage of .904. His opponents are averaging 2.75 goals per game and he has given up 157 goals in total. He has started in 57 contests and has played 953 minutes.

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Tony's Pick: Take Carolina (-135)

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