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The upcoming NHL matchup between the Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal Canadiens on May 21, 2026, promises to be an intriguing contest, featuring two teams at different junctures in their recent performance. The Hurricanes enter the game with remarkable momentum, having won their last five matches. Their tactical approach, characterized by aggressive forechecking and strong defensive structures, has yielded substantial results, making them formidable on home ice.
Conversely, the Canadiens have shown flashes of promise with three wins in their last five outings, but inconsistency has plagued their performances. Montreal’s strategy leans towards a more open game, emphasizing speed and transition. However, against a well-coordinated Hurricanes squad, they may need to tighten their defensive play to seize any advantage.
Bookmakers have set the odds at 1.85 for a home win and 3.53 for an away victory, reflecting Carolina’s favored status. Statistical models suggest a 49.3% probability of a home win, while the predicted final score stands at 3:2 in favor of the Hurricanes. Ultimately, while Carolina reflects stronger recent form, the unpredictable nature of hockey means that anything can happen on game day.
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| Carolina 51.4% |
Draw 21.7% |
Montreal 26.9% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2
Outrights of NHL Carolina Hurricanes: 34.94% Montreal Canadiens: 9.08%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.87 | 4.28 | 3.46 | |
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1.86 | 4.67 | 3.59 | |
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1.84 | 4.37 | 3.48 |
Latest Results
| 09.05.26 Philadelphia Flyers – Carolina Hurricanes – 2:3 OT 07.05.26 Philadelphia Flyers – Carolina Hurricanes – 1:4 04.05.26 Carolina Hurricanes – Philadelphia Flyers – 3:2 OT 02.05.26 Carolina Hurricanes – Philadelphia Flyers – 3:0 25.04.26 Ottawa Senators – Carolina Hurricanes – 2:4 |
18.05.26 Buffalo Sabres – Montreal Canadiens – 2:3 OT 16.05.26 Montreal Canadiens – Buffalo Sabres – 3:8 14.05.26 Buffalo Sabres – Montreal Canadiens – 3:6 12.05.26 Montreal Canadiens – Buffalo Sabres – 2:3 10.05.26 Montreal Canadiens – Buffalo Sabres – 6:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 29.03.26 Carolina Hurricanes – Montreal Canadiens – 1:3 24.03.26 Montreal Canadiens – Carolina Hurricanes – 5:2 01.01.26 Carolina Hurricanes – Montreal Canadiens – 5:7 16.04.25 Montreal Canadiens – Carolina Hurricanes – 4:2 28.03.25 Carolina Hurricanes – Montreal Canadiens – 4:1 |
Standings
Draw
Play Offs
1/8-finals
| 1 | Colorado Avalanche (1) | Los Angeles Kings (8) | 4 : 0 |
| 2 | Dallas Stars (2) | Minnesota Wild (3) | 2 : 4 |
| 3 | Vegas Golden Knights (4) | Utah Mammoth (6) | 4 : 2 |
| 4 | Edmonton Oilers (5) | Anaheim Ducks (7) | 2 : 4 |
| 5 | Carolina Hurricanes (1) | Ottawa Senators (6) | 4 : 0 |
| 6 | Pittsburgh Penguins (7) | Philadelphia Flyers (8) | 2 : 4 |
| 7 | Buffalo Sabres (2) | Boston Bruins (5) | 4 : 2 |
| 8 | Tampa Bay Lightning (3) | Montreal Canadiens (4) | 3 : 4 |
Quarter-finals
| 1 | Colorado Avalanche (1) | Minnesota Wild (3) | 4 : 1 |
| 2 | Vegas Golden Knights (4) | Anaheim Ducks (7) | 4 : 2 |
| 3 | Carolina Hurricanes (1) | Philadelphia Flyers (8) | 4 : 0 |
| 4 | Buffalo Sabres (2) | Montreal Canadiens (4) | 3 : 4 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | Colorado Avalanche (1) | Vegas Golden Knights (4) | |
| 2 | Carolina Hurricanes (1) | Montreal Canadiens (4) |
Final
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 |
NHL Outrights
1. Colorado Avalanche: 2.3 (39.5%)
2. Carolina Hurricanes: 2.6 (34.94%)
3. Vegas Golden Knights: 7 (12.98%)
4. Montreal Canadiens: 10 (9.08%)
5. Buffalo Sabres: 26 (3.49%)
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