May 24, 2026 8:08 AM EST

NHL: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Montreal Canadiens 5/25/2026

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The Carolina Hurricanes are solid 61.1 percent favorites over the Montreal Canadiens. The Hurricanes are favored by AccuScore simulations partly because they have a +7 edge in shots on goal and are projected for 31 shots on goal vs 24 shots for the Canadiens. The Canadiens goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 91.4% compared to the Hurricanes goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 91.3%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Frederik Andersen 22, Jakub Dobes 28 SHOTS: Logan Stankoven 3, Cole Caufield 3.7 GOALS: Seth Jarvis 0.65, Cole Caufield 0.42 PTS: Nikolaj Ehlers has a 51% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Nick Suzuki has a 49% chance of 1+PTs

' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Montreal Canadiens

Carolina HurricanesRECORDMontreal CanadiensRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road28-17, 62% 322Record at Home26-21, 55% -47Carolina Hurricanes
VS Montreal Canadiens1-4, 20% -352VS Carolina Hurricanes4-1, 80% 486Montreal Canadiens
vs Team .500 or Better37-17, 69% 644vs Team .500 or Better33-29, 53% 654Montreal Canadiens
Record as Road Favorite23-14, 62% 133Record as Home Underdog8-4, 67% 401Montreal Canadiens
After 1 or More Days Off55-22, 71% -5151After 1 or More Days Off48-34, 59% -3081Montreal Canadiens

PAST 30 DAYS

Carolina HurricanesRECORDMontreal CanadiensRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road3-0, 100% 192Record at Home2-4, 33% -228Carolina Hurricanes
VS Montreal Canadiens1-1, 50% -52VS Carolina Hurricanes1-1, 50% 71Montreal Canadiens
vs Team .500 or Better1-1, 50% -52vs Team .500 or Better5-4, 56% 154Montreal Canadiens
Record as Road Favorite3-0, 100% 192Record as Home Underdog1-2, 33% -99Carolina Hurricanes
After 1 or More Days Off6-1, 86% -424After 1 or More Days Off8-6, 57% +186Montreal Canadiens

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Carolina HurricanesRECORDMontreal CanadiensRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD23-22, 51% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME32-19, 63% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS1-2, 33% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS4-4, 50% OverUNDER
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON19-11, 63% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON16-19, 46% OverN/A
Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home40-32, 56% OVEROpp Averages >2.8 G on Road52-31, 63% OVEROVER

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SIDE VALUE - Carolina Hurricanes Road Games: 21-24, 47% -510 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 24-23, 51% +126 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Carolina Hurricanes Road Games: 0-3, 0% -300 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 3-3, 50% +62

MONEY LINE - Carolina Hurricanes Road Games: 24-21, 53% -267 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 25-22, 53% 47 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Carolina Hurricanes Road Games: 3-0, 100% +192 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 2-4, 33% -183

OVER-UNDER RECORD - Carolina Hurricanes Road Games: 26-19, 58% + 466 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 23-24, 49% -307 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Carolina Hurricanes Road Games: 2-1, 67% + 82 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 4-2, 67% + 164

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