Carolina Hurricanes vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction, 5/27/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Carolina Hurricanes vs Montreal Canadiens

Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Location: Bell Centre in Montreal, QC

TV: TNT

Odds/Point Spread: Hurricanes (-142) Canadiens (+120)

Bell Centre is the location where the Montreal Canadiens (48-24-10) will go up against the Carolina Hurricanes (53-22-7) on Wednesday in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Carolina leads 2-1. The moneyline on this contest has the Hurricanes at -142 and the Canadiens open at +120. The over/under has been set at 5.5.

The Carolina Hurricanes had a 3-2 victory in overtime to take the series lead. The Hurricanes had an average offensive outing in this win. In the outing, they scored on 3 out of the 38 shots they put on goal. Furthermore, they had 3 power play attempts but didn't get a goal. Carolina tallied 6 penalty mins in this contest.

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Carolina Hurricanes opponents have 231 power play opportunities (20th in pro hockey) and have racked up 45 goals in those attempts. The Hurricanes have had 1,961 shots attempted against them and hold a save percentage of .880. Carolina has tried 2,637 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 11.0%. At even strength, the Hurricanes have allowed the opponent to score 191 goals while having 231 themselves. Carolina comes into the game with 241 power play chances and they have scored 60 goals during those advantages, garnering them a rate of 24.90%. For the current campaign, they have 113 points and their points percentage comes in at .689. In relation to their scoring, the Carolina Hurricanes have accumulated 291 goals (2nd in hockey) this year and have conceded 236.

The player between the pipes for this game is Frederik Andersen. Andersen has played in 552 games during his pro hockey career. He has accumulated a mark of 324-149-58 and he was named the starter in 538 games. The opposition has scored 1,380 goals versus Andersen in his career and his goals against average is 2.57. Andersen has had 15,856 shots against him and has recorded 14,476 saves. His save percentage is at .913 for his 27,489 minutes in the crease. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Andersen has 301 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .559.

Montreal had their chances to win Game 3, but couldn't score past the 2nd period. They had 2 chances on the power play in this outing and scored 1 out of those chances. The Canadiens had 2 goals of the 13 shots on goal they were seeking.

Over the course of the season, the Montreal Canadiens have accounted for 279 goals, 106 points, as well as a points percentage of .646. They have permitted 251 goals to be scored by way of 197 goals at even strength and 54 goals while they were shorthanded. The Canadiens have earned 223 goals at even strength and 56 goals (7th in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have a tally of 242 power play chances and they have earned a power play rate of 23.14%. Montreal has taken 2,156 shots (24th in the NHL) and has a shooting percentage of 12.94%, while allowing the opposition 2,283 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 78.23% on their opponents 248 power play tries, and their save percentage is currently 89.0%.

On the other side of the ice you are likely to see Jakub Dobes in goal. He has recorded 1,470 saves out of the 1,627 shots attempted against him, which gives him a save percentage of .904. Dobes is sitting with a career mark of 36-14-7 and has been in net for 59 games. He got the starting nod in 57 games and has accumulated 953 minutes. Dobes' quality start rate is 61.4% and he has made 35 quality starts in his pro career. Teams are averaging 2.75 goals per contest and he has relinquished 157 goals in total.

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Josh's Pick: Take Carolina (-142)

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