Carolina Hurricanes vs Montreal Canadiens – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
5:7
01/01/2026 at 19:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • NHL
  • Where to Watch on TV:
brazilBrazilDisney+
chileChileDisney+
czech-republicCzech-republicNova Sport 1, Oneplay
denmarkDenmarkTV3 Sport, Viaplay
finlandFinlandVeikkaus TV, Viaplay 1 Urheilu, Viaplay
franceFrancebeIN Sports MAX 4
germanyGermanyNHL.tv
icelandIcelandViaplay
mexicoMexicoSky Sport
norwayNorwayViaplay
slovakiaSlovakiaVoyo
spainSpainDAZN Espana
swedenSwedenViaplay
ukraineUkraineSetanta Sports+
united-kingdomUnited-kingdomDAZN, Premier Sports 2
uruguayUruguayDisney+
usaUsaESPN+
venezuelaVenezuelaDisney+
worldWorldNHL.tv

Match Stats

Shots on Goal
2622
Shots off target
1412
Shooting PCT
19.23% (5/26)31.82% (7/22)
Blocked Shots
1410
Goalkeeper Saves
1521
Saves PCT
71.43% (15/21)80.77% (21/26)
Penalties
13
PIM
26
Power-play Goals
30
Shorthanded Goals
00
Power-play PCT
100% (3/3)0% (0/1)
Pen. Killing PCT
100% (1/1)0% (0/3)
Hits
1927
Faceoffs Won
3528
Faceoffs %
55.5644.44
Giveaways
1821
Takeaways
94
Empty Net Goals
01

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Period (3 - 2)
  • 03:10, 0 - 1, Suzuki N. (G), Texier A. (A), Blais S. (A2)
  • 04:06, 0 - 2, Kapanen O. (G), Demidov I. (A), Slafkovsky J. (A2)
  • 09:58, Texier A. (2 min),
  • 10:47, 1 - 2, Ehlers N. (G), Nikishin A. (A), Aho S. (A2)
  • 12:19, 2 - 2, Aho S. (G), Nystrom J. (A), Svechnikov A. (A2)
  • 14:51, 3 - 2, Svechnikov A. (G), Aho S. (A), Ehlers N. (A2)
  • 2nd Period (1 - 3)
  • 00:45, Hutson L. (2 min),
  • 00:54, 4 - 2, Nikishin A. (G), Aho S. (A), Svechnikov A. (A2)
  • 01:47, Xhekaj A. (2 min),
  • 05:01, 4 - 3, Blais S. (G), Hutson L. (A), Gallagher B. (A2)
  • 10:12, Aho S. (2 min),
  • 16:23, 4 - 4, Caufield C. (G), Texier A. (A),
  • 16:46, 4 - 5, Anderson J. (G),
  • 3rd Period (1 - 2)
  • 11:20, 4 - 6, Slafkovsky J. (G), Struble J. (A), Demidov I. (A2)
  • 16:58, 5 - 6, Aho S. (G), Ehlers N. (A), Miller K. (A2)
  • 18:00, 5 - 7, Hutson L. (G),

Highlights

Chances of winning


Carolina Hurricanes
48.5%
Draw
22%
Montreal Canadiens
29.6%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
54% 20.1% 25.9%

Our Initial ML Estimation

53.4% 19.9% 26.2%

Carolina Hurricanes - Montreal Canadiens Odds

1 X 2 Marga
Avarage Now
(Initially)
1.96
(1.8)
4.35
(4.82)
3.21
(3.75)
5.2%
(3%)

  • The most likely Over/Under: 6.00
What is the prediction for Carolina Hurricanes - Montreal Canadiens?
  • Users Predictions: 9 users predict this event. Carolina will win (votes: 2 - 22.2%). Montreal will win (votes: 4 - 44.4%). It will Tie (votes: 3 - 33.3%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Montreal: 11.9%76.9%.
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): Montreal Canadiens will win (3 of 3 users predict this - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 4:3.
  • Preview Facts
    • One of today’s top clashes will feature two teams fighting for the top spots (ranked 1 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 4 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Carolina won 3.
    • The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.
    • Carolina may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • Recently, Montreal has had a series of away games.
    • Carolina will hold a modest advantage in this match.
    • There will not play in Carolina: Jarvis S. (Upper-Body Injury) Kochetkov P. (Lower-Body Injury) Legault C. (Hand Injury) Slavin J. (Upper-Body Injury)
    • There will not play in Montreal: Dach K. (Broken Leg) Evans J. (Lower-Body Injury) Guhle K. (Lower-Body Injury) Laine P. (Abdominal strain) Newhook A. (Ankle Injury)
    • There are questionable in Carolina: Gostisbehere S. (Lower-Body Injury)
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Carolina won 16 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 69:40. (average 3.5:2).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Carolina won 10 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 38:12. (average 3.8:1.2).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Carolina Hurricanes - Montreal Canadiens were as follows:
    16.04.2025 Montreal Canadiens - Carolina Hurricanes 4:2
    28.03.2025 Carolina Hurricanes - Montreal Canadiens 4:1
    25.02.2025 Montreal Canadiens - Carolina Hurricanes 4:0
    30.03.2024 Montreal Canadiens - Carolina Hurricanes 0:3
    07.03.2024 Carolina Hurricanes - Montreal Canadiens 4:1
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