Montreal Canadiens vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, 5/29/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Montreal Canadiens vs Carolina Hurricanes

Date: Friday, May 29, 2026

Location: Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC

TV: TNT

Odds/Point Spread: Canadiens (+185) Hurricanes (-225)

The Carolina Hurricanes (53-22-7) are welcoming the Montreal Canadiens (48-24-10) at Lenovo Center on Friday in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Carolina leads 3-1. The odds on this game have the Canadiens at +185 and the Hurricanes are coming in at -225. The over/under is set at 5.5.

The Montreal Canadiens struggled offensively in their 4-0 loss in Game 4. Montreal tallied 32 minutes in the box in this game. In addition, they had 2 attempts on the power play but weren't able to make the most of them. The Canadiens had a rough night on the offensive side of the ice in this defeat. In the game, they weren't able to convert any of the 18 shots they put on net.

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While playing at even strength, the Canadiens have surrendered 197 goals while scoring 223 of their own. Montreal Canadiens opponents have earned 248 power play opportunities (8th in hockey) and have scored 54 goals in those attempts. Concerning their scoring capabilities, the Montreal Canadiens have notched 279 goals (7th in pro hockey) on the campaign and have surrendered 251. Montreal has taken 2,156 shots and holds a shot percentage of 12.9%. For the season, they have scored 106 points and their points % is .646. The Canadiens have seen 2,283 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .890. Montreal has 242 power play chances and they have scored 56 goals during those advantages, giving them a rate of 23.14%.

The player between the pipes for this game is Jakub Dobes. For his professional hockey career, Dobes has accrued 35 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .614. His save percentage currently sits at .904 for his 953 mins on the ice. Dobes has seen 1,627 shot attempts against him and has garnered 1,470 saves. Opponents have been able to score 157 goals against Dobes in his pro hockey career and his goals against average is 2.75. He has a win-loss mark of 36-14-7 and he has gotten the start in 57 games. Dobes has been in goal for 59 contests during his professional hockey career.

Carolina dominated on both ends of the ice in Game 4. They had 6 opportunities on the power play in this one and earned 1 out of those chances. The Hurricanes converted 4 goals of the 43 shots on goal they took.

The Hurricanes are sitting with 231 goals at even strength and 60 goals (5th in the league) while on the power play. Carolina has taken 2,637 shots (2nd in the league) and has a shot percentage of 11.04%, while allowing the other team 1,961 shots. For the season, the Carolina Hurricanes have notched a total of 291 goals, 113 points, as well as a points percentage of .689. They have allowed 236 goals to be scored by way of 191 goals at even strength and 45 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a total of 241 chances on the power play and they have earned a power play percentage of 24.90%. They have a penalty kill rate of 80.52% on their opponents 231 power play chances, and their save percentage currently sits at 88.0%.

Across the ice you will find Frederik Andersen between the pipes. Andersen has accumulated a career mark of 324-149-58 and has played in 552 contests. Andersen's percentage of quality starts comes out to 55.9% and he has made 301 quality starts in his pro hockey career. He is sitting with 14,476 stops out of the 15,856 shots attempted against him, which gives him a save percentage of .913. Teams are averaging 2.57 goals/game and he has surrendered 1,380 goals altogether. He got the starting nod in 538 contests and his ice time sits at 27,489 mins.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Montreal (+185)

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